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Kia Optima vs. Ford Expedition Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Ford Expedition Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,245

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $17,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,168

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelOptimaExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimEXEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $38,775 $40,525 $42,125
Base Invoice $17,605 $34,544 $36,067 $37,459
Leather Package 1,000      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795      
Floor mats 85      
2.7L V6 1,300      
CD changer, remote 375      
Sunroof   860 860 860
Side curtain airbags   595 595 595
Universal garage door opener   120 120 120
Leather Package 890      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710      
Floor mats 65      
2.7L V6 1,020      
CD changer, remote 288      
Sunroof   731 731 731
Side curtain airbags   506 506 506
Universal garage door opener   102 102 102
Options (change) 3,555 1,575 1,575 1,575
Options (change) 2,973 1,339 1,339 1,339
Destination 590 820 820 820
Total Price $23,245 $41,170 $42,920 $44,520
Total Invoice $21,168 $36,703 $38,226 $39,618

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,214
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelOptimaExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimEXEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp V6300hp V8300hp V8300hp V8
TransmissionT4A4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG14/19 MPG14/19 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6260, 7260, 7260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16265/70-17265/70-17265/70-17
Total Price$23,245$41,170$42,920$44,520
Adjustments for Features0-3,725-4,950-4,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,245$37,445$37,970$39,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$525$2,225
Total Invoice$21,168$36,703$38,226$39,618
Adjustments for Features0-3,321-4,409-4,316
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,168$33,382$33,817$35,302
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$435$1,920

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelOptimaExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimEXEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
4-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags$350   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack  $300$300
Roof rails $250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Running boards $350$350 
Tubular side steps   $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125   
Rear seat audio controls $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding third row seats $600$600 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25$25$25
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Machined alloy wheels $350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,700$6,425$7,650$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,725$4,950$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,321-4,409-4,316

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20062006
ModelOptimaExpedition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in119.0 in
Length185.8 in205.8 in
Width71.5 in78.7 in
Height55.5 in76.7 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.5,352 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in63.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in63.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in64.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in62.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in60.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft320.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.660.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.6110.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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