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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: $28,300

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $18,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,310

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $17,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220102010
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaExpeditionExpedition
TrimEXEX TurboSXLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $43,160 $45,690
Base Invoice $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $40,241 $42,543
Premium Package 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Navigation system 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,995 1,995
Limited Package     3,300    
Sunroof       995 995
Premium Package 2,635 2,635 2,635    
Navigation system 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,696 1,696
Limited Package     2,937    
Sunroof       846 846
Options (change) 4,350 4,350 7,650 2,990 2,990
Options (change) 3,885 3,885 6,822 2,542 2,542
Destination 750 750 750 925 925
Total Price $28,300 $30,200 $34,900 $47,075 $49,605
Total Invoice $26,310 $28,090 $32,332 $43,708 $46,010

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,327
Model Year20122012201220102010
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaExpeditionExpedition
TrimEXEX TurboSXLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4310hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12340, 7340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18255/70-18255/70-18
Total Price$28,300$30,200$34,900$47,075$49,605
Adjustments for Features00-2,125-4,385-4,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,300$30,200$32,775$42,690$44,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$4,475$0$2,280
Total Invoice$26,310$28,090$32,332$43,708$46,010
Adjustments for Features00-1,969-4,071-4,299
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,310$28,090$30,363$39,637$41,711
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,780$4,053$0$2,074

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20122012201220102010
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaExpeditionExpedition
TrimEXEX TurboSXLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic   $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
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$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Safety key   $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150   
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$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$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200  
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof   $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio$50$50$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$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Speaker lights$100$100$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 $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 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,300$4,300$6,425$8,685$8,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,125$4,385$4,635
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,969-4,071-4,299

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20122010
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 EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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 streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested137544%
Total Not Requested173056%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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 streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested137544%
Total Not Requested173056%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

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 streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested137546%
Total Not Requested163054%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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