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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: $21,570

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $16,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,860

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $16,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelFlexFlexOptima
TrimSELLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,900 $38,400 $19,100
Base Invoice $31,420 $36,672 $17,605
Sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 202A 2,400    
Leather Package     1,000
Floor mats     85
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
Sunroof 1,515 1,515  
Package 202A 2,280    
Leather Package     890
Floor mats     65
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
Options (change) 3,995 1,595 1,880
Options (change) 3,795 1,515 1,665
Destination 995 995 590
Total Price $37,890 $40,990 $21,570
Total Invoice $36,210 $39,182 $19,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,617
Model Year201820182006
ModelFlexFlexOptima
TrimSELLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine287hp V6287hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19205/60-15
Total Price$37,890$40,990$21,570
Adjustments for Features-7,045-9,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,845$31,795$21,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$950$0
Total Invoice$36,210$39,182$19,860
Adjustments for Features-6,733-8,7890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,477$30,393$19,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$916$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182006
ModelFlexFlexOptima
TrimSELLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
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 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$8,995$11,145$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,045$9,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,733-8,7890

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182006
ModelFlexOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in106.3 in
Length201.8 in185.8 in
Width75.9 in71.5 in
Height68.0 in55.5 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in36.2 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 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.2 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Flex SEL

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Power liftgate350No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested90036%
Total Not Requested160064%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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