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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: $28,800

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,780

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,974

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201320132013
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimXLTTitaniumEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,700 $30,325 $23,650 $26,800 $31,950
Base Invoice $26,454 $28,960 $22,095 $25,040 $29,555
Premium Package 2,325   2,950 2,950  
Power-folding mirrors 180        
Navigation system     1,400 1,400  
Premium Package 2,139   2,635 2,635  
Power-folding mirrors 166        
Navigation system     1,250 1,250  
Options (change) 2,505 0 4,350 4,350 0
Options (change) 2,305 0 3,885 3,885 0
Destination 995 995 800 800 800
Total Price $31,200 $31,320 $28,800 $31,950 $32,750
Total Invoice $29,754 $29,955 $26,780 $29,725 $30,355

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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: $2,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,902
Model Year20172017201320132013
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimXLTTitaniumEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4200hp I4274hp I4159hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$31,200$31,320$28,800$31,950$32,750
Adjustments for Features-75-2250-625-980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,125$31,095$28,800$31,325$31,770
Cost Above Minimum$30$0$0$2,525$2,970
Total Invoice$29,754$29,955$26,780$29,725$30,355
Adjustments for Features-72-2150-581-908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,682$29,740$26,780$29,144$29,447
Cost Above Minimum$0$58$0$2,364$2,667

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172017201320132013
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimXLTTitaniumEXSXHybrid EX
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$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Curve control$50$50   
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Safety key$5$5   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead console storage compartments$100    
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rails$250$250   
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Media drive, small    $5
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  $25
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$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   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Floor mats$75$75   
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $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$200
Metal pedals   $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$6,375$6,525$6,300$6,925$7,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$225$0$625$980
Value of Feature Adjustments-72-2150-581-908

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172013
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.3,224 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
App support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested250088%
Total Not Requested32512%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Total Requested57518%
Total Not Requested255582%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Total Requested57519%
Total Not Requested245581%

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