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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: $11,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,111

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $11,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelFlexOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,400 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $36,672 $25,023 $33,481
3.5L V6 2,850    
Sunroof 1,595    
AWD 1,950    
Launch Edition   2,900  
SX Base Package   3,085  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Cargo net   50 50
Remote start   425 425
3.5L V6 2,721    
Sunroof 1,515    
AWD 1,863    
Launch Edition   2,665  
SX Base Package   2,842  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Cargo net   42 42
Remote start   353 353
Options (change) 6,395 6,810 825
Options (change) 6,099 6,193 686
Destination 995 895 895
Total Price $45,790 $34,560 $37,810
Total Invoice $43,766 $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: $8,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,022
Model Year201820172017
ModelFlexOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$45,790$34,560$37,810
Adjustments for Features-2,7550-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,035$34,560$35,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$43,766$32,111$35,062
Adjustments for Features-2,6330-2,573
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,133$32,111$32,489
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$378

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820172017
ModelFlexOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
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
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control$50  
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog lights$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200
Interior trim, special color $0 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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$9,295$6,540$9,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,755$0$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6330-2,573

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182017
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
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested120037%
Total Not Requested205063%
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 key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested127549%
Total Not Requested132551%

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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