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Kia Optima vs. Ford Flex Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Ford Flex Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,245

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,168

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelOptimaFlexFlex
TrimEXSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $32,325 $34,960
Base Invoice $17,605 $29,991 $32,389
Leather Package 1,000    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Floor mats 85    
2.7L V6 1,300    
CD changer, remote 375    
Sunroof   1,495 1,495
Leather Package 890    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Floor mats 65    
2.7L V6 1,020    
CD changer, remote 288    
Sunroof   1,271 1,271
Options (change) 3,555 1,495 1,495
Options (change) 2,973 1,271 1,271
Destination 590 775 775
Total Price $23,245 $34,595 $37,230
Total Invoice $21,168 $32,037 $34,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,271
Model Year200620092009
ModelOptimaFlexFlex
TrimEXSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp V6262hp V6262hp V6
TransmissionT4A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/60-18235/55-19
Total Price$23,245$34,595$37,230
Adjustments for Features0-4,965-6,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,245$29,630$30,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$935
Total Invoice$21,168$32,037$34,435
Adjustments for Features0-4,598-6,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,168$27,439$28,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$831

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Flex

Model Year200620092009
ModelOptimaFlexFlex
TrimEXSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass $0$0
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Footrests, second row  $25
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$2,050$7,015$8,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,965$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,598-6,165

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaFlex
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in117.9 in
Length185.8 in202.3 in
Width71.5 in75.9 in
Height55.5 in67.6 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.4,500 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in44.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in41.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.645.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.686.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex SEL

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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