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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: $31,190

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $14,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,048

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $13,079

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020162016
ModelFlexOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,620 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $34,995 $27,865 $33,435
3.5L V6 2,995    
255/45VR20 795    
Sunroof 1,495    
AWD 1,850    
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Cargo net   50 50
3.5L V6 2,726    
255/45VR20 676    
Sunroof 1,271    
AWD 1,684    
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Cargo net   42 42
Options (change) 7,135 400 400
Options (change) 6,357 333 333
Destination 775 850 850
Total Price $45,530 $31,190 $37,290
Total Invoice $42,127 $29,048 $34,618

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,587
Model Year201020162016
ModelFlexOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$45,530$31,190$37,290
Adjustments for Features-4,8550-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,675$31,190$32,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$42,127$29,048$34,618
Adjustments for Features-4,4920-4,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,635$29,048$30,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$975

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201020162016
ModelFlexOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog lights$125  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Footrests, second row$25  
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Stowable third row seats$600  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,370$4,515$9,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,855$0$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4920-4,595

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102016
ModelFlexOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in110.4 in
Length202.3 in191.1 in
Width75.9 in73.2 in
Height67.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,839 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in35.6 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
86.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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