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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: $13,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,860

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620142014
ModelOptimaFlexFlex
TrimEXSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $31,900 $37,600
Base Invoice $17,605 $29,747 $35,062
Leather Package 1,000    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Floor mats 85    
Sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 201A   1,000  
Leather Package 890    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Floor mats 65    
Sunroof   1,392 1,392
Package 201A   873  
Options (change) 1,880 2,595 1,595
Options (change) 1,665 2,265 1,392
Destination 590 895 895
Total Price $21,570 $35,390 $40,090
Total Invoice $19,860 $32,907 $37,349

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,147
Model Year200620142014
ModelOptimaFlexFlex
TrimEXSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4287hp V6287hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15235/60-18235/55-19
Total Price$21,570$35,390$40,090
Adjustments for Features0-5,270-9,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,570$30,120$31,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$950
Total Invoice$19,860$32,907$37,349
Adjustments for Features0-4,900-8,403
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,860$28,007$28,946
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$939

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Flex

Model Year200620142014
ModelOptimaFlexFlex
TrimEXSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
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 audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
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 release, second row seats $50$50
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 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$2,850$8,120$11,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,270$9,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,900-8,403

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20062014
ModelOptimaFlex
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in117.9 in
Length185.8 in201.8 in
Width71.5 in75.9 in
Height55.5 in68.0 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 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.1 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.643.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.683.2 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%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

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

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