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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: $27,250

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $3,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,510

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $4,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201120112011
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimXLTTitaniumEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,825 $29,300 $22,700 $24,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $25,618 $27,982 $21,210 $23,080 $24,760
Navigation Package 1,165 840      
Leather Package 1,550        
Automatic climate control, front 275        
Automatic headlights 125        
Alloy wheels 495        
Technology Package     2,000 2,000  
Premium Package     2,250 2,150  
Navigation Package 1,072 772      
Leather Package 1,427        
Automatic climate control, front 254        
Automatic headlights 115        
Alloy wheels 456        
Technology Package     1,785 1,785  
Premium Package     2,010 1,920  
Options (change) 3,610 840 4,250 4,150 0
Options (change) 3,324 772 3,795 3,705 0
Destination 995 995 750 750 750
Total Price $31,430 $31,135 $27,700 $29,600 $27,250
Total Invoice $29,937 $29,749 $25,755 $27,535 $25,510

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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: $3,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,358
Model Year20162016201120112011
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimXLTTitaniumEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6550, 12550, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16215/55-17215/55-17205/65-16
Total Price$31,430$31,135$27,700$29,600$27,250
Adjustments for Features-3,645-3,945-4,445-4,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,785$27,190$23,255$25,305$27,250
Cost Above Minimum$595$0$0$2,050$3,995
Total Invoice$29,937$29,749$25,755$27,535$25,510
Adjustments for Features-3,472-3,769-4,133-3,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,465$25,980$21,622$23,540$25,510
Cost Above Minimum$485$0$0$1,918$3,888

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162016201120112011
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimXLTTitaniumEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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 
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$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through    $100
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50   
Media drive, small    $5
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0  $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25   
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $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   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated front seats $200$200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200$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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,500$6,800$7,300$7,150$2,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,645$3,945$4,445$4,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,472-3,769-4,133-3,9950

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162011
ModelTransit ConnectOptima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.6 in110.0 in
Length189.7 in190.7 in
Width72.2 in72.1 in
Height72.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.7 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Compass0Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested107567%
Total Not Requested52533%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested87585%
Total Not Requested15015%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

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