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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: $35,300

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $12,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,975

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $11,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
ModelFlexFlexOptima
TrimLimitedTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,765 $38,260 $26,800
Base Invoice $33,356 $35,627 $25,040
3.5L V6 2,995 2,995  
Power-stowing third row seats 495 495  
255/45VR20 795    
Navigation system 2,350 2,350 1,400
Refrigerated storage compartment 795 795  
Second-row buckets 750 750  
Second-row high console 100 100  
Sunroof 1,495 1,495  
AWD 1,850 1,850  
Premium Package     2,950
Limited Package     3,350
3.5L V6 2,725 2,726  
Power-stowing third row seats 421 421  
255/45VR20 676    
Navigation system 1,998 1,998 1,250
Refrigerated storage compartment 676 676  
Second-row buckets 638 638  
Second-row high console 85 85  
Sunroof 1,271 1,271  
AWD 1,684 1,684  
Premium Package     2,635
Limited Package     3,250
Options (change) 11,625 10,830 7,700
Options (change) 10,174 9,499 7,135
Destination 825 825 800
Total Price $48,215 $49,915 $35,300
Total Invoice $44,355 $45,951 $32,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,562
Model Year201220122013
ModelFlexFlexOptima
TrimLimitedTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V6355hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/45-20225/45-18
Total Price$48,215$49,915$35,300
Adjustments for Features-4,150-4,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,065$45,565$35,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$44,355$45,951$32,975
Adjustments for Features-3,818-4,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,537$41,946$32,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,409$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220122013
ModelFlexFlexOptima
TrimLimitedTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Refrigerated storage compartment$250$250 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
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 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$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
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Footrests, second row$25$25 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$9,825$10,025$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,150$4,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,818-4,0050

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122013
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 radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested100033%
Total Not Requested203067%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
First-aid kit15No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested61551%

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