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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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,350 Kia Optima EX | ||||||
| Difference: $5,165 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,508 Kia Optima EX | ||||||
| Difference: $5,473 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Transit Connect | Transit Connect | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | XLT | Titanium | EX | Hybrid EX | Plug-in Hybrid EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $27,905 | $30,530 | $25,600 | $30,990 | $35,210 | $30,500 |
| Base Invoice | $26,649 | $29,156 | $23,902 | $28,752 | $32,743 | $28,380 |
| Blind spot warning system | 575 | 575 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,325 | |||||
| Cargo tray | 95 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | |
| Remote start | 495 | 495 | 425 | 425 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | 350 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 529 | 529 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,139 | |||||
| Cargo tray | 88 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | |
| Remote start | 456 | 456 | 353 | 353 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | 291 | ||||
| Options (change) | 3,490 | 1,070 | 855 | 430 | 80 | 505 |
| Options (change) | 3,212 | 985 | 711 | 358 | 67 | 420 |
| Destination | 1,120 | 1,120 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4,919 | 0 |
| Total Price | $32,515 | $32,720 | $27,350 | $32,315 | $31,266 | $31,900 |
| Total Invoice | $30,981 | $31,261 | $25,508 | $30,005 | $28,786 | $29,695 |
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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: $3,080 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,486 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Transit Connect | Transit Connect | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | XLT | Titanium | EX | Hybrid EX | Plug-in Hybrid EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 169hp I4 | 169hp I4 | 185hp I4 | 154hp I4 H | 154hp I4 PiH | 245hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 630, 10 | 630, 10 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/55-16 | 215/55-16 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $32,515 | $32,720 | $27,350 | $32,315 | $31,266 | $31,900 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,100 | -2,210 | -15 | -400 | 0 | -3,815 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,415 | $30,510 | $27,335 | $31,915 | $31,266 | $28,085 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $95 | $0 | $4,580 | $3,931 | $750 |
| Total Invoice | $30,981 | $31,261 | $25,508 | $30,005 | $28,786 | $29,695 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,001 | -2,111 | -14 | -371 | 0 | -3,551 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,980 | $29,150 | $25,494 | $29,634 | $28,786 | $26,144 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $170 | $0 | $4,140 | $3,292 | $650 |
Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Transit Connect | Transit Connect | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | XLT | Titanium | EX | Hybrid EX | Plug-in Hybrid EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Proximity trunk or liftgate opener | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead console storage compartments | $100 | |||||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Rear air vents | $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 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Approach detection | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Conversation mirror | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Detailed driving style feedback | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $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 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $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 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||||
| Floor mats, second row (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $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 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |||||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $7,065 | $7,175 | $4,980 | $5,365 | $4,965 | $8,780 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,100 | $2,210 | $15 | $400 | $0 | $3,815 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,001 | -2,111 | -14 | -371 | 0 | -3,551 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| 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
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Wheel locks | 25 | No |
| Overhead console storage compartments | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | Yes |
| Android Auto support | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2700 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 4% |
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% |
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