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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: $34,560

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $12,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,111

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $11,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelFlexFlexOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedTitaniumSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,765 $38,260 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $33,356 $35,627 $25,023 $33,481
3.5L V6 2,995 2,995    
Power-stowing third row seats 495 495    
255/45VR20 795      
Navigation system 2,350 2,350    
Remote start 345 345 425 425
Sunroof 1,495 1,495    
AWD 1,850 1,850    
Launch Edition     2,900  
SX Base Package     3,085  
Universal garage door opener     350 350
Cargo net     50 50
3.5L V6 2,725 2,726    
Power-stowing third row seats 421 421    
255/45VR20 676      
Navigation system 1,998 1,998    
Remote start 293 293 353 353
Sunroof 1,271 1,271    
AWD 1,684 1,684    
Launch Edition     2,665  
SX Base Package     2,842  
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Cargo net     42 42
Options (change) 10,325 9,530 6,810 825
Options (change) 9,068 8,393 6,193 686
Destination 825 825 895 895
Total Price $46,915 $48,615 $34,560 $37,810
Total Invoice $43,249 $44,845 $32,111 $35,062

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,253
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelFlexFlexOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedTitaniumSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V6355hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/45-20235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$46,915$48,615$34,560$37,810
Adjustments for Features-2,045-2,2450-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,870$46,370$34,560$35,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0$475
Total Invoice$43,249$44,845$32,111$35,062
Adjustments for Features-1,885-2,0710-2,573
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,364$42,774$32,111$32,489
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,410$0$378

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2012201220172017
ModelFlexFlexOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedTitaniumSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$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$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Fog lights$125$125  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Footrests, second row$25$25  
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Interior trim, special color  $0 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Total Value of Features$9,410$9,610$7,365$10,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,045$2,245$0$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,885-2,0710-2,573

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122017
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested90028%
Total Not Requested235072%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested102539%
Total Not Requested157561%

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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