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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: $23,950

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,425

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelFreestarOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,575 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500
Base Invoice $27,162 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760
Stability Control 595      
Obstacle detection, rear 200      
Side curtain airbags, three rows 695      
Premium Package 375     2,950
Console without shifter 150      
Heated front seats 245      
Memory system, driver seat 425      
Power-adjustable pedals 150      
Limited Package       3,300
Navigation system       1,400
Stability Control 506      
Obstacle detection, rear 170      
Side curtain airbags, three rows 591      
Premium Package 319     2,635
Console without shifter 128      
Heated front seats 208      
Memory system, driver seat 362      
Power-adjustable pedals 128      
Limited Package       2,937
Navigation system       1,250
Options (change) 2,835 0 0 7,650
Options (change) 2,412 0 0 6,822
Destination 730 750 750 750
Total Price $33,140 $23,950 $25,850 $34,900
Total Invoice $30,304 $22,425 $24,205 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,282
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelFreestarOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$33,140$23,950$25,850$34,900
Adjustments for Features-2,84000-4,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,300$23,950$25,850$30,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900$6,200
Total Invoice$30,304$22,425$24,205$32,332
Adjustments for Features-2,59700-4,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,707$22,425$24,205$27,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,780$5,507

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Features Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelFreestarOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800   
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Conversation mirror$25   
Cornering lights$50   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Heated front seats$200  $200
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Removable second row seats$0   
Stowable third row seats$600   
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Polished alloy wheels$350  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,665$3,825$3,825$8,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,840$0$0$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,59700-4,400

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062012
ModelFreestarOptima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.8 in110.0 in
Length201.0 in190.7 in
Width76.4 in72.1 in
Height70.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,296 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room66.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.7 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
73.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
135.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Freestar Limited

Stability Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested40013%
Total Not Requested260587%

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