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Ford Freestar vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Freestar vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,245

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,168

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelFreestarFreestarOptima
TrimSELLimitedEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,615 $29,575 $19,100
Base Invoice $24,498 $27,162 $17,605
Console without shifter 150 150  
Leather seating surfaces 890    
CD changer, in-dash 255 255  
Premium Package   375  
Leather Package     1,000
Floor mats     85
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
2.7L V6     1,300
CD changer, remote     375
Console without shifter 128 128  
Leather seating surfaces 757    
CD changer, in-dash 217 217  
Premium Package   319  
Leather Package     890
Floor mats     65
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
2.7L V6     1,020
CD changer, remote     288
Options (change) 1,295 780 3,555
Options (change) 1,102 664 2,973
Destination 730 730 590
Total Price $28,640 $31,085 $23,245
Total Invoice $26,330 $28,556 $21,168

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,941
Model Year200620062006
ModelFreestarFreestarOptima
TrimSELLimitedEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6201hp V6170hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16235/60-16205/55-16
Total Price$28,640$31,085$23,245
Adjustments for Features-240-2,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,400$28,945$23,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$545$0
Total Invoice$26,330$28,556$21,168
Adjustments for Features-221-1,9660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,109$26,590$21,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$481$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620062006
ModelFreestarFreestarOptima
TrimSELLimitedEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors $800 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power rear side windows  $200
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$4,590$6,490$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$240$2,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-221-1,9660

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006
ModelFreestarOptima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.8 in106.3 in
Length201.0 in185.8 in
Width76.4 in71.5 in
Height70.6 in55.5 in
Curb Weight4,301 lb.3,279 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room66.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
73.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
135.7 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Freestar Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Alarm100No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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