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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: $36,410

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $13,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,784

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $12,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelOptimaOptimaExpeditionExpedition
TrimSXSX LimitedLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $45,270 $46,780
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $42,196 $43,569
Universal garage door opener 350 350    
Technology Package 4,800      
SX Base Package 3,085      
Remote start 425 425 345 345
Navigation system     2,105 2,105
Sunroof     995 995
Universal garage door opener 291 291    
Technology Package 4,380      
SX Base Package 2,842      
Remote start 353 353 293 293
Navigation system     1,789 1,789
Sunroof     846 846
Options (change) 8,660 775 3,445 3,445
Options (change) 7,866 644 2,928 2,928
Destination 895 895 995 995
Total Price $36,410 $37,760 $49,710 $51,220
Total Invoice $33,784 $35,020 $46,119 $47,492

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,688
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelOptimaOptimaExpeditionExpedition
TrimSXSX LimitedLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4310hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10340, 7340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18275/65-18275/65-18
Total Price$36,410$37,760$49,710$51,220
Adjustments for Features-380-1,2550-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,030$36,505$49,710$50,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0$1,260
Total Invoice$33,784$35,020$46,119$47,492
Adjustments for Features-353-1,1640-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,431$33,856$46,119$47,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0$1,141

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year2017201720122012
ModelOptimaOptimaExpeditionExpedition
TrimSXSX LimitedLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
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  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
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  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Wireless charging station $75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat  $25$25
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
White-letter tires   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,615$10,490$9,235$9,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$380$1,255$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-353-1,1640-232

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20172012
ModelOptimaExpedition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in119.0 in
Length191.1 in206.5 in
Width73.2 in78.8 in
Height57.7 in77.2 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.5,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in60.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in63.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in59.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
15.9 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.955.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.9108.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested120023%
Total Not Requested395077%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested92536%
Total Not Requested167564%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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