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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: $22,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $20,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,880

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $19,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelOptimaExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimEXXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $38,745 $45,270 $46,780
Base Invoice $17,605 $36,281 $42,196 $43,569
Leather Package 1,000      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795      
Floor mats 85      
2.7L V6 1,300      
Leather Seating Package   2,265    
Sunroof   995 995 995
Leather Package 890      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710      
Floor mats 65      
2.7L V6 1,020      
Leather Seating Package   1,925    
Sunroof   846 846 846
Options (change) 3,180 3,260 995 995
Options (change) 2,685 2,771 846 846
Destination 590 995 995 995
Total Price $22,870 $43,000 $47,260 $48,770
Total Invoice $20,880 $40,047 $44,037 $45,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,225
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelOptimaExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimEXXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp V6310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionT4A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6160, 6340, 7340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16265/70-17275/65-18275/65-18
Total Price$22,870$43,000$47,260$48,770
Adjustments for Features0-6,380-8,855-8,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,870$36,620$38,405$39,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,785$3,295
Total Invoice$20,880$40,047$44,037$45,410
Adjustments for Features0-5,942-8,251-8,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,880$34,105$35,786$37,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,681$3,060

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelOptimaExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimEXXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Brake assist $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Running boards $350$350$350
Skid plate (one) $50$50$50
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Rear seat audio controls $25$25$25
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25$25$25
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires $0 $0
Total Value of Features$1,950$8,330$10,805$10,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,380$8,855$8,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,942-8,251-8,245

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaExpedition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in119.0 in
Length185.8 in206.5 in
Width71.5 in78.8 in
Height55.5 in77.2 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.5,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in60.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in63.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in59.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in50.2 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.655.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.6108.3 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 XLT

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding third row seats400No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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