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Ford Flex vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Flex vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $15,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $14,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelFlexOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,620 $26,500
Base Invoice $34,995 $24,760
3.5L V6 2,995  
255/45VR20 795  
Refrigerated storage compartment 795  
Second-row buckets 750  
Second-row high console 100  
Sunroof 1,495  
AWD 1,850  
Premium Package   2,950
Navigation system   1,400
3.5L V6 2,726  
255/45VR20 676  
Refrigerated storage compartment 676  
Second-row buckets 638  
Second-row high console 85  
Sunroof 1,271  
AWD 1,684  
Premium Package   2,635
Navigation system   1,250
Options (change) 8,780 4,350
Options (change) 7,756 3,885
Destination 775 750
Total Price $47,175 $31,600
Total Invoice $43,526 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,462
Model Year20102012
ModelFlexOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20225/45-18
Total Price$47,175$31,600
Adjustments for Features-5,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,115$31,600
Total Invoice$43,526$29,395
Adjustments for Features-4,6690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,857$29,395

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102012
ModelFlexOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Refrigerated storage compartment$250 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding passenger seat$150 
Footrests, second row$25 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$9,985$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6690

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102012
ModelFlexOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in110.0 in
Length202.3 in190.7 in
Width75.9 in72.1 in
Height67.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,839 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in34.7 in
Row 3 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
86.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested92531%
Total Not Requested208069%

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