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Ford Freestyle vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Freestyle vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,920

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,929

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelFreestyleFreestyleOptima
TrimSELLimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,505 $28,530 $19,895
Base Invoice $24,419 $26,242 $18,510
Safety Package 695 695  
Front Row Comfort Package 495    
Traction control 195 195  
Sunroof 895 895  
Universal garage door opener   150  
Power-adjustable pedals   195  
Stability control     650
Convenience Package     700
Appearance Package     700
Premium Package     1,300
Safety Package 605 605  
Front Row Comfort Package 431    
Traction control 170 170  
Sunroof 779 779  
Universal garage door opener   131  
Power-adjustable pedals   170  
Stability control     580
Convenience Package     625
Appearance Package     625
Premium Package     1,160
Options (change) 2,280 2,130 3,350
Options (change) 1,985 1,855 2,990
Destination 700 700 675
Total Price $29,485 $31,360 $23,920
Total Invoice $27,104 $28,797 $22,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Freestyle vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,749
Model Year200620062008
ModelFreestyleFreestyleOptima
TrimSELLimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine203hp V6203hp V6162hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17215/65-17215/50-17
Total Price$29,485$31,360$23,920
Adjustments for Features-175-2,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,310$29,320$23,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0
Total Invoice$27,104$28,797$22,175
Adjustments for Features-161-1,8730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,943$26,924$22,175
Cost Above Minimum$19$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Freestyle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620062008
ModelFreestyleFreestyleOptima
TrimSELLimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Sunshade, rear  $125
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
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row high console $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,400$6,265$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$2,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-161-1,8730

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Freestyle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062008
ModelFreestyleOptima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in107.1 in
Length200.1 in186.4 in
Width74.9 in71.1 in
Height68.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,959 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in37.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.6 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.9 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
91.7 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Freestyle SEL

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35035%
Total Not Requested65065%
Front Row Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested55076%
Total Not Requested17524%

Option Package Details
Ford Freestyle Limited

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35035%
Total Not Requested65065%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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