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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $31,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $31,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelOptimaExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimEXXLTLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $51,695 $62,585 $72,710
Base Invoice $18,510 $49,369 $59,769 $69,438
Premium Package 1,300      
Convenience Package 700      
Appearance Package 700      
Stability control 650      
Rear spoiler 200      
Equipment Group 201A   1,485    
Panoramic sunroof   1,475 1,475  
Premium Package 1,160      
Convenience Package 625      
Appearance Package 625      
Stability control 580      
Rear spoiler 160      
Equipment Group 201A   1,411    
Panoramic sunroof   1,401 1,401  
Options (change) 3,550 2,960 1,475 0
Options (change) 3,150 2,812 1,401 0
Destination 675 1,195 1,195 1,195
Total Price $24,120 $55,850 $65,255 $73,905
Total Invoice $22,335 $53,376 $62,365 $70,633

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,226
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelOptimaExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimEXXLTLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine162hp I4375hp V6375hp V6400hp V6
TransmissionT5T10T10T10
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 9?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17275/65-18275/55-20285/45-22
Total Price$24,120$55,850$65,255$73,905
Adjustments for Features0-6,085-9,385-16,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,120$49,765$55,870$57,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,105$8,080
Total Invoice$22,335$53,376$62,365$70,633
Adjustments for Features0-5,815-8,969-15,349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,335$47,561$53,396$55,284
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,835$7,723

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelOptimaExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimEXXLTLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500$1500
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Curve control $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, side   $100
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
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
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Cargo organizer   $100
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable   $100
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails $250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $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$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Power-deployable running boards  $750$750
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards $350  
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system   $600
Rear seat audio controls $25$25$25
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25$25$25
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, third row seats $150$150$150
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, third row seats  $50$50
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires $0  
Total Value of Features$4,425$10,510$13,810$20,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,085$9,385$16,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,815-8,969-15,349

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20082018
ModelOptimaExpedition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in122.5 in
Length186.4 in210.0 in
Width71.1 in79.9 in
Height58.3 in76.6 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.5,444 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.23.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in42.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in62.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in64.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in62.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in41.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in64.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.857.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.8104.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition XLT

Equipment Group 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested122560%
Total Not Requested80040%

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