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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelFlexFlexOptima
TrimLimitedTitaniumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,765 $38,260 $20,995
Base Invoice $33,356 $35,627 $19,620
Navigation system 2,350 2,350 1,200
Sunroof 1,495 1,495  
Premium Package     2,200
Navigation system 1,998 1,998 1,075
Sunroof 1,271 1,271  
Premium Package     1,960
Options (change) 3,845 3,845 3,400
Options (change) 3,269 3,269 3,035
Destination 825 825 695
Total Price $40,435 $42,930 $25,090
Total Invoice $37,450 $39,721 $23,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,492
Model Year201220122010
ModelFlexFlexOptima
TrimLimitedTitaniumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine262hp V6262hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20215/50-17
Total Price$40,435$42,930$25,090
Adjustments for Features-4,975-5,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,460$37,755$25,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,295$0
Total Invoice$37,450$39,721$23,350
Adjustments for Features-4,608-4,7880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,842$34,933$23,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,091$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220122010
ModelFlexFlexOptima
TrimLimitedTitaniumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Footrests, second row$25$25 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$7,350$7,550$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,975$5,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,608-4,7880

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122010
ModelFlexOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in107.1 in
Length202.3 in189.0 in
Width75.9 in71.1 in
Height67.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in37.8 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
86.7 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132553%
Total Not Requested117547%

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