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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: $23,920

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $20,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $19,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelOptimaExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimEXXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $40,210 $46,880 $48,455
Base Invoice $18,510 $37,519 $43,715 $45,185
Convenience Package 700      
Appearance Package 700      
Stability control 650      
Premium Package 1,300      
Leather Seating Package   2,265    
Sunroof   995 995 995
Convenience Package 625      
Appearance Package 625      
Stability control 580      
Premium Package 1,160      
Leather Seating Package   1,976    
Sunroof   868 868 868
Options (change) 3,350 3,260 995 995
Options (change) 2,990 2,844 868 868
Destination 675 995 995 995
Total Price $23,920 $44,465 $48,870 $50,445
Total Invoice $22,175 $41,358 $45,578 $47,048

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,258
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelOptimaExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimEXXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine162hp I4310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7160, 6340, 7340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17265/70-17275/65-18275/65-18
Total Price$23,920$44,465$48,870$50,445
Adjustments for Features0-4,220-6,895-7,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,920$40,245$41,975$43,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,730$3,055
Total Invoice$22,175$41,358$45,578$47,048
Adjustments for Features0-3,925-6,431-6,664
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,175$37,433$39,147$40,384
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,714$2,951

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year2008201320132013
ModelOptimaExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimEXXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
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
Sunshade, rear$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
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$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Integrated trailer brake controller  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
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
Interior air filter$0   
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
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards $350$350$350
Skid plate (one) $50$50$50
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
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
USB port $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
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
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$3,625$7,845$10,520$10,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,220$6,895$7,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,925-6,431-6,664

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20082013
ModelOptimaExpedition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in119.0 in
Length186.4 in206.5 in
Width71.1 in78.8 in
Height58.3 in77.2 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.5,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in60.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in63.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in59.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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
14.8 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.855.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.8108.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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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