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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: $21,570

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,860

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelOptimaFlexFlexFlex
TrimEXSELLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $32,100 $35,765 $38,260
Base Invoice $17,605 $30,021 $33,356 $35,627
Leather Package 1,000      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795      
Floor mats 85      
Sunroof   1,495 1,495 1,495
Convenience Package   1,100    
Leather Package 890      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710      
Floor mats 65      
Sunroof   1,271 1,271 1,271
Convenience Package   935    
Options (change) 1,880 2,595 1,495 1,495
Options (change) 1,665 2,206 1,271 1,271
Destination 590 825 825 825
Total Price $21,570 $35,520 $38,085 $40,580
Total Invoice $19,860 $33,052 $35,452 $37,723

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,544
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelOptimaFlexFlexFlex
TrimEXSELLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4262hp V6262hp V6262hp V6
TransmissionT4A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15235/60-18235/55-19255/45-20
Total Price$21,570$35,520$38,085$40,580
Adjustments for Features0-4,995-6,945-7,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,570$30,525$31,140$33,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615$2,910
Total Invoice$19,860$33,052$35,452$37,723
Adjustments for Features0-4,648-6,465-6,642
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,860$28,404$28,987$31,081
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$583$2,677

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Flex

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelOptimaFlexFlexFlex
TrimEXSELLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Compass $0$0$0
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Footrests, second row  $25$25
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$2,775$7,770$9,720$9,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,995$6,945$7,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,648-6,465-6,642

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20062012
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 Weight3,282 lb.4,472 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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

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

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Titanium

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

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