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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $11,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelOptimaExpeditionExpedition
TrimSXLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,500 $42,315 $44,255
Base Invoice $24,760 $38,360 $40,087
Limited Package 3,300    
Navigation system 1,400 1,995 1,995
Premium Package 2,950    
Sunroof   995 995
Limited Package 2,937    
Navigation system 1,250 1,696 1,696
Premium Package 2,635    
Sunroof   846 846
Options (change) 7,650 2,990 2,990
Options (change) 6,822 2,542 2,542
Destination 750 925 925
Total Price $34,900 $46,230 $48,170
Total Invoice $32,332 $41,827 $43,554

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,274
Model Year201220092009
ModelOptimaExpeditionExpedition
TrimSXLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4310hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12340, 7340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/70-18255/70-18
Total Price$34,900$46,230$48,170
Adjustments for Features0-2,455-2,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,900$43,775$45,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,940
Total Invoice$32,332$41,827$43,554
Adjustments for Features0-2,221-2,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,332$39,606$41,334
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,728

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year201220092009
ModelOptimaExpeditionExpedition
TrimSXLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Speaker lights$100  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25$25
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,450$8,905$8,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,455$2,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,221-2,220

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20122009
ModelOptimaExpedition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in119.0 in
Length190.7 in206.5 in
Width72.1 in78.8 in
Height57.3 in77.2 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.5,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in60.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in63.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in59.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 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
15.4 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.455.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.4108.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested135045%
Total Not Requested165555%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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