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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: $24,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $24,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelOptimaExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimSXLimitedKing RanchPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,500 $56,045 $60,615 $64,205
Base Invoice $24,760 $53,522 $57,887 $61,316
Premium Package 2,950      
Limited Package 3,300      
Navigation system 1,400 730    
Sunroof   995 995  
Premium Package 2,635      
Limited Package 2,937      
Navigation system 1,250 693    
Sunroof   945 945  
Options (change) 7,650 1,725 995 0
Options (change) 6,822 1,638 945 0
Destination 750 1,195 1,195 1,195
Total Price $34,900 $58,965 $62,805 $65,400
Total Invoice $32,332 $56,355 $60,027 $62,511

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,515
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelOptimaExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimSXLimitedKing RanchPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4365hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12390, 12390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18275/55-20275/55-20285/45-22
Total Price$34,900$58,965$62,805$65,400
Adjustments for Features0-3,670-4,620-4,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,900$55,295$58,185$60,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,890$5,385
Total Invoice$32,332$56,355$60,027$62,511
Adjustments for Features0-3,508-4,416-4,511
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,332$52,847$55,611$58,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,764$5,153

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year2012201720172017
ModelOptimaExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimSXLimitedKing RanchPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Proximity key$250   
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Integrated trailer brake controller $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Roof rack $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Power-deployable running boards  $750$750
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards $350  
Skid plate (one) $50$50$50
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Rear seat audio controls $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Speaker lights$100   
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Door sill trim plates   $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather door panel trim$250 $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25$25$25
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Metal pedals$75   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850   
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels $350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,375$10,045$10,995$11,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,670$4,620$4,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,508-4,416-4,511

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20122017
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 Weight3,385 lb.5,549 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 in59.3 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

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 radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested142547%
Total Not Requested158053%
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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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