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Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $28,300 Kia Optima EX | |||||
| Difference: $2,535 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,310 Kia Optima EX | |||||
| Difference: $2,444 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Transit Connect | Transit Connect | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | XLT | Titanium | EX | EX Turbo | SX |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $26,525 | $29,000 | $23,200 | $25,100 | $26,500 |
| Base Invoice | $24,735 | $27,043 | $21,675 | $23,455 | $24,760 |
| Navigation Package | 1,165 | 840 | |||
| Leather Package | 1,550 | ||||
| Automatic headlights | 125 | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | 275 | ||||
| Alloy wheels | 495 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | 180 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1,400 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | ||
| Navigation Package | 994 | 716 | |||
| Leather Package | 1,322 | ||||
| Automatic headlights | 107 | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | 234 | ||||
| Alloy wheels | 422 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | 153 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,635 | 2,635 | 2,635 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,790 | 840 | 4,350 | 4,350 | 4,350 |
| Options (change) | 3,232 | 716 | 3,885 | 3,885 | 3,885 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 750 | 750 | 750 |
| Total Price | $31,310 | $30,835 | $28,300 | $30,200 | $31,600 |
| Total Invoice | $28,962 | $28,754 | $26,310 | $28,090 | $29,395 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Optima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,985 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,862 | |||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Transit Connect | Transit Connect | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | XLT | Titanium | EX | EX Turbo | SX |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 169hp I4 | 169hp I4 | 200hp I4 | 274hp I4 | 274hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 550, 12 | 550, 12 | 550, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/55-16 | 215/55-16 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $31,310 | $30,835 | $28,300 | $30,200 | $31,600 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -250 | -700 | -700 | -1,325 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,310 | $30,585 | $27,600 | $29,500 | $30,275 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $725 | $0 | $0 | $1,900 | $2,675 |
| Total Invoice | $28,962 | $28,754 | $26,310 | $28,090 | $29,395 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -233 | -651 | -651 | -1,233 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,962 | $28,521 | $25,659 | $27,439 | $28,162 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $441 | $0 | $0 | $1,780 | $2,503 |
Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Transit Connect | Transit Connect | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | XLT | Titanium | EX | EX Turbo | SX |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Conversation mirror | $25 | $25 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Speaker lights | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Floor mats, second row (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, third row seats | $125 | $125 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Partial leather seating sufaces | $450 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,300 | $5,550 | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,625 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $250 | $700 | $700 | $1,325 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -233 | -651 | -651 | -1,233 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 |
| Model | Transit Connect | Optima |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 110.0 in |
| Length | 189.7 in | 190.7 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 72.1 in |
| Height | 72.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,980 lb. | 3,207 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 46.9 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.7 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.6 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 45.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 45.1 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 58.5 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.6 in | 34.7 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 41.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 47.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 35.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.9 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.2 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | 0 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 6 speakers | 350 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | 25 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 31% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 4% |
Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | 0 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 10% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 525 | 17% |
| Total Not Requested | 2580 | 83% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 525 | 17% |
| Total Not Requested | 2580 | 83% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 525 | 17% |
| Total Not Requested | 2480 | 83% |
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