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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: $21,365

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,930

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072009
ModelFreestarFreestarOptima
TrimSELLimitedEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,665 $29,575 $20,690
Base Invoice $24,569 $27,177 $19,255
Premium Package 695 375  
Side curtain airbags, three rows 695 695  
Stability Control 595 595  
Obstacle detection, rear 200 200  
Console without shifter 150 150  
Leather seating surfaces 890    
Premium Package 605 326  
Side curtain airbags, three rows 605 605  
Stability Control 518 518  
Obstacle detection, rear 174 174  
Console without shifter 131 131  
Leather seating surfaces 775    
Options (change) 3,225 2,015 0
Options (change) 2,808 1,754 0
Destination 780 755 675
Total Price $30,670 $32,345 $21,365
Total Invoice $28,157 $29,686 $19,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,744
Model Year200720072009
ModelFreestarFreestarOptima
TrimSELLimitedEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6201hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16235/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$30,670$32,345$21,365
Adjustments for Features-1,615-3,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,055$29,205$21,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0
Total Invoice$28,157$29,686$19,930
Adjustments for Features-1,483-2,8820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,674$26,804$19,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$130$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200720072009
ModelFreestarFreestarOptima
TrimSELLimitedEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
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 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat audio controls $25 
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights  $125
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 recliner, driver 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$4,990$6,515$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,615$3,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,483-2,8820

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072009
ModelFreestarOptima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.8 in107.1 in
Length201.0 in189.0 in
Width76.4 in71.1 in
Height70.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,296 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room66.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.8 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
73.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
135.7 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Freestar SEL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Alarm100No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Stability Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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