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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152010
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectOptima
TrimXLTTitaniumEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,710 $29,185 $20,995
Base Invoice $24,907 $27,216 $19,620
Leather Package 1,550    
Automatic headlights 125    
SYNC 325    
Satellite radio 195    
Alloy wheels 495    
Automatic climate control, front 275    
Navigation Package   840  
Navigation system     1,200
Premium Package     2,200
Leather Package 1,322    
Automatic headlights 107    
SYNC 277    
Satellite radio 167    
Alloy wheels 422    
Automatic climate control, front 234    
Navigation Package   716  
Navigation system     1,075
Premium Package     1,960
Options (change) 2,965 840 3,400
Options (change) 2,529 716 3,035
Destination 995 995 695
Total Price $30,670 $31,020 $25,090
Total Invoice $28,431 $28,927 $23,350

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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: $4,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,248
Model Year201520152010
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectOptima
TrimXLTTitaniumEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16215/50-17
Total Price$30,670$31,020$25,090
Adjustments for Features-325-1,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,345$29,595$25,090
Cost Above Minimum$750$0$0
Total Invoice$28,431$28,927$23,350
Adjustments for Features-301-1,3290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,130$27,598$23,350
Cost Above Minimum$532$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201520152010
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
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$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 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
Navigation system $600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25 
SD Card slot $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
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$4,675$5,775$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$325$1,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-301-1,3290

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152010
ModelTransit ConnectOptima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.6 in107.1 in
Length189.7 in189.0 in
Width72.2 in71.1 in
Height72.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft315.0 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
Compass0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested254%
Total Not Requested55096%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested80078%
Total Not Requested22522%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested230092%

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