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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: $33,980

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $10,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122020
ModelFlexFlexOptima
TrimLimitedTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,765 $38,260 $32,190
3.5L V6 2,995 2,995  
Power-stowing third row seats 495 495  
255/45VR20 795    
Remote start 345 345 425
Sunroof 1,495 1,495  
AWD 1,850 1,850  
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo net     50
3.5L V6 2,725 2,726  
Power-stowing third row seats 421 421  
255/45VR20 676    
Remote start 293 293 353
Sunroof 1,271 1,271  
AWD 1,684 1,684  
Universal garage door opener     291
Cargo net     42
Options (change) 7,975 7,180 825
Options (change) 7,070 6,395 686
Destination 825 825 965
Total Price $44,565 $46,265 $33,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,443
Model Year201220122020
ModelFlexFlexOptima
TrimLimitedTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V6355hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/45-20235/45-18
Total Price$44,565$46,265$33,980
Adjustments for Features-2,330-2,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,235$43,735$33,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220122020
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
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Approach detection  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Footrests, second row$25$25 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$9,195$9,395$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,330$2,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,157-2,3430

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122020
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.3,558 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%

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