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Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,845

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,366

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Model Year201520152007
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectOptima
TrimXLTTitaniumEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,710 $29,185 $19,395
Base Invoice $24,907 $27,216 $18,045
Leather Package 1,550    
Automatic headlights 125    
SYNC 325    
Alloy wheels 495    
Automatic climate control, front 275    
Leather seating surfaces     600
Convenience Package     700
Leather Package 1,322    
Automatic headlights 107    
SYNC 277    
Alloy wheels 422    
Automatic climate control, front 234    
Leather seating surfaces     535
Convenience Package     625
Options (change) 2,770 0 1,300
Options (change) 2,362 0 1,160
Destination 995 995 640
Total Price $30,475 $30,180 $21,335
Total Invoice $28,264 $28,211 $19,845

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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: $5,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,492
Model Year201520152007
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectOptima
TrimXLTTitaniumEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4161hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16205/60-16
Total Price$30,475$30,180$21,335
Adjustments for Features-2,775-3,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,700$27,105$21,335
Cost Above Minimum$595$0$0
Total Invoice$28,264$28,211$19,845
Adjustments for Features-2,574-2,8740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,690$25,337$19,845
Cost Above Minimum$353$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201520152007
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectOptima
TrimXLTTitaniumEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Sunshade, rear  $125
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Total Value of Features$5,575$5,875$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,775$3,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,574-2,8740

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152007
ModelTransit ConnectOptima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.6 in107.1 in
Length189.7 in186.4 in
Width72.2 in71.1 in
Height72.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 3 Headroom41.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room47.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested115096%
Total Not Requested504%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Compass0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested575100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

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