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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: $32,220

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $13,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,961

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $13,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelFlexOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,400 $30,500
Base Invoice $36,672 $28,380
3.5L V6 2,850  
Sunroof 1,595  
AWD 1,950  
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Remote start   425
3.5L V6 2,721  
Sunroof 1,515  
AWD 1,863  
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Remote start   353
Options (change) 6,395 825
Options (change) 6,099 686
Destination 995 895
Total Price $45,790 $32,220
Total Invoice $43,766 $29,961

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,001
Model Year20182018
ModelFlexOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20235/45-18
Total Price$45,790$32,220
Adjustments for Features-3,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,810$32,220
Total Invoice$43,766$29,961
Adjustments for Features-3,8040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,962$29,961

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelFlexOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$9,920$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8040

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelFlexOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in110.4 in
Length201.8 in191.1 in
Width75.9 in73.2 in
Height68.0 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 Room55.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.2 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.2 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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