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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.
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Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,110 Kia Optima EX | ||||||||
| Difference: $5,390 | ||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,294 Kia Optima EX | ||||||||
| Difference: $5,712 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Transit Connect | Transit Connect | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | XLT | Titanium | LX 1.6T | EX | Hybrid EX | Plug-in Hybrid EX | SX | SX Limited |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $26,825 | $29,300 | $24,140 | $25,440 | $30,990 | $35,210 | $26,855 | $36,090 |
| Base Invoice | $25,618 | $27,982 | $22,800 | $23,755 | $28,752 | $32,743 | $25,023 | $33,481 |
| Navigation Package | 1,165 | 840 | ||||||
| Blind spot warning system | 575 | 575 | ||||||
| Automatic headlights | 125 | |||||||
| Leather Package | 1,550 | |||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | 275 | |||||||
| Alloy wheels | 495 | |||||||
| Remote start | 495 | 495 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 295 | 295 | ||||||
| Technology Package | 2,500 | |||||||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||||
| Floor mats | 135 | |||||||
| Navigation Package | 1,072 | 772 | ||||||
| Blind spot warning system | 529 | 529 | ||||||
| Automatic headlights | 115 | |||||||
| Leather Package | 1,427 | |||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | 254 | |||||||
| Alloy wheels | 456 | |||||||
| Remote start | 456 | 456 | 353 | 353 | 353 | 353 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | 272 | ||||||
| Technology Package | 2,298 | |||||||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | 291 | 291 | 291 | ||||
| Floor mats | 108 | |||||||
| Options (change) | 4,975 | 2,205 | 3,410 | 775 | 350 | 0 | 775 | 425 |
| Options (change) | 4,581 | 2,029 | 3,050 | 644 | 291 | 0 | 644 | 353 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4,919 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $32,795 | $32,500 | $28,445 | $27,110 | $32,235 | $31,186 | $28,525 | $37,410 |
| Total Invoice | $31,194 | $31,006 | $26,745 | $25,294 | $29,938 | $28,719 | $26,562 | $34,729 |
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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: $3,255 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,665 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Transit Connect | Transit Connect | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | XLT | Titanium | LX 1.6T | EX | Hybrid EX | Plug-in Hybrid EX | SX | SX Limited |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 169hp I4 | 169hp I4 | 178hp I4 | 185hp I4 | 154hp I4 H | 154hp I4 PiH | 245hp I4 | 245hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | S7 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 630, 10 | 630, 10 | ?, 6 | 630, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/55-16 | 215/55-16 | 205/65-16 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $32,795 | $32,500 | $28,445 | $27,110 | $32,235 | $31,186 | $28,525 | $37,410 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,400 | -2,650 | 0 | -515 | -1,200 | -900 | -590 | -8,590 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,395 | $29,850 | $28,445 | $26,595 | $31,035 | $30,286 | $27,935 | $28,820 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $545 | $0 | $1,850 | $0 | $4,440 | $3,691 | $1,340 | $2,225 |
| Total Invoice | $31,194 | $31,006 | $26,745 | $25,294 | $29,938 | $28,719 | $26,562 | $34,729 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,283 | -2,528 | 0 | -481 | -1,114 | -829 | -549 | -7,974 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,911 | $28,478 | $26,745 | $24,813 | $28,824 | $27,890 | $26,013 | $26,755 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $433 | $0 | $1,932 | $0 | $4,011 | $3,077 | $1,200 | $1,942 |
Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Transit Connect | Transit Connect | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | XLT | Titanium | LX 1.6T | EX | Hybrid EX | Plug-in Hybrid EX | SX | SX Limited |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |||||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Proximity trunk or liftgate opener | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | ||||||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Around view cameras | $500 | |||||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |||||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |||||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||||||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | ||||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | ||||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | $40 | |||||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $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 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| 10 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||||||
| 3.3 kW onboard charger | $0 | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Wireless charging station | $75 | |||||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Approach detection | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Conversation mirror | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Detailed driving style feedback | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||||||
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | |||||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Floor mats, second row (optional) | $0 | |||||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | ||||||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| 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 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||||||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |||||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | $850 | |||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |||||||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $7,950 | $8,200 | $5,550 | $6,065 | $6,750 | $6,450 | $6,140 | $14,140 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,400 | $2,650 | $0 | $515 | $1,200 | $900 | $590 | $8,590 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,283 | -2,528 | 0 | -481 | -1,114 | -829 | -549 | -7,974 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2016 | 2017 |
| Model | Transit Connect | Optima |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 120.6 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 189.7 in | 191.1 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 72.0 in | 57.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,980 lb. | 3,220 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 46.9 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.7 in | 58.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.6 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 45.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 45.1 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 58.5 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.6 in | 35.6 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 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.9 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 104.2 ft3 | 15.9 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 |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| 911 assist | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 28% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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 LX 1.6T
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 40% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| 911 assist | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 2225 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 20% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 40% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 40% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 40% |
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