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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: $22,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,880

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectOptima
TrimXLTTitaniumEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,825 $29,300 $19,100
Base Invoice $25,618 $27,982 $17,605
Leather Package 1,550   1,000
Automatic headlights 125    
SYNC 325    
Automatic climate control, front 275    
Alloy wheels 495    
Floor mats     85
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
2.7L V6     1,300
Leather Package 1,427   890
Automatic headlights 115    
SYNC 299    
Automatic climate control, front 254    
Alloy wheels 456    
Floor mats     65
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
2.7L V6     1,020
Options (change) 2,770 0 3,180
Options (change) 2,551 0 2,685
Destination 995 995 590
Total Price $30,590 $30,295 $22,870
Total Invoice $29,164 $28,977 $20,880

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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: $3,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,797
Model Year201620162006
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectOptima
TrimXLTTitaniumEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4170hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$30,590$30,295$22,870
Adjustments for Features-3,150-3,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,440$26,845$22,870
Cost Above Minimum$595$0$0
Total Invoice$29,164$28,977$20,880
Adjustments for Features-3,003-3,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,161$25,677$20,880
Cost Above Minimum$484$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201620162006
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectOptima
TrimXLTTitaniumEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
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
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Trip computer$150$150 
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 
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$5,725$6,025$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,150$3,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,003-3,3000

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162006
ModelTransit ConnectOptima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.6 in106.3 in
Length189.7 in185.8 in
Width72.2 in71.5 in
Height72.0 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.3,279 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.2 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 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft313.6 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

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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