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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: $29,570

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,529

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,057

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018200820082008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500 $36,590 $38,750 $40,690
Base Invoice $23,902 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380 $33,518 $35,258 $36,984
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350 350      
Premium Package 2,300            
Remote start 425     425 385 385 385
Convenience Package         675    
Heated/cooled front seats         625    
iPod integration         365 365 365
Satellite radio         195 195 195
Sunroof         995 995 995
Rearview camera         455 455 455
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291 291      
Premium Package 2,088            
Remote start 353     353 327 327 327
Convenience Package         574    
Heated/cooled front seats         532    
iPod integration         311 311 311
Satellite radio         166 166 166
Sunroof         846 846 846
Rearview camera         387 387 387
Options (change) 3,075 350 350 775 3,695 2,395 2,395
Options (change) 2,732 291 291 644 3,143 2,037 2,037
Destination 895 895 895 895 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,919 0 0 0 0
Total Price $29,570 $32,235 $31,536 $32,170 $41,210 $42,070 $44,010
Total Invoice $27,529 $29,938 $29,010 $29,919 $37,586 $38,220 $39,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,906
Model Year2018201820182018200820082008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4300hp V8300hp V8300hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6340, 7340, 7340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18265/70-17255/70-18255/70-18
Total Price$29,570$32,235$31,536$32,170$41,210$42,070$44,010
Adjustments for Features-2,015-3000-3,815-4,415-4,865-5,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,555$31,935$31,536$28,355$36,795$37,205$38,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,380$3,981$800$0$410$2,050
Total Invoice$27,529$29,938$29,010$29,919$37,586$38,220$39,946
Adjustments for Features-1,876-2790-3,548-4,027-4,420-4,688
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,653$29,659$29,010$26,371$33,559$33,800$35,258
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,006$3,357$718$0$241$1,699

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year2018201820182018200820082008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100   
6-speed automatic    $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0   
RWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100    
Keyless entry keypad    $50$50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows    $125$125$125
Power-adjustable pedals    $125$125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250   
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125$125   
Remote start$150  $150$150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0   
Blind spot warning system$200  $200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  $100   
Full-size spare tire    $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250$250$250$250
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire   $150   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  $40   
Class III trailer hitch    $250$250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150$150
Roof rails    $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0   
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit    $400$400$400
Rear wiper    $175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack  $0    
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0    
Automatic start / stop $150$150    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0    
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0   
Body kit $0$0    
Bodyside cladding    $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0   
Panoramic sunroof$1200  $1200   
Rear bumper protector    $40$40$40
Rear spoiler   $200   
Running boards    $350$350$350
Sunroof    $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100   
App support$0$0$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325$325
HD radio $50$50    
iPod integration    $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player    $50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600    
Rear seat audio controls    $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound $250$250    
Traffic information $25$25    
USB port$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25   
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100    
Fog lights   $125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25    
LED headlights   $1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  $50 $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300$300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim      $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150  
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat    $25$25$25
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75$75
Metal pedals   $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  $100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats    $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim      $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires    $0  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200   
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350 $350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
White-letter tires    $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100   
Total Value of Features$6,990$5,275$4,975$8,790$9,390$9,840$10,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,015$300$0$3,815$4,415$4,865$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,876-2790-3,548-4,027-4,420-4,688

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20182008
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 EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested90040%
Total Not Requested135060%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested35074%
Total Not Requested12526%
Heated/cooled front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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