Kia Optima Kia Optima 2008 Ford Flex Ford Flex 2016
MENU
1 0 3 4 3 4

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Kia Optima vs. Ford Flex Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Kia Optima vs. Ford Flex Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,920

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,842

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelOptimaFlexFlex
TrimEXSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $32,300 $37,800
Base Invoice $18,510 $30,847 $36,099
Premium Package 1,300    
Stability control 650    
Convenience Package 700    
Appearance Package 700    
Sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 201A   800  
Premium Package 1,160    
Stability control 580    
Convenience Package 625    
Appearance Package 625    
Sunroof   1,515 1,515
Package 201A   760  
Options (change) 3,350 2,395 1,595
Options (change) 2,990 2,275 1,515
Destination 675 895 895
Total Price $23,920 $35,590 $40,290
Total Invoice $22,175 $34,017 $38,509

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Kia Optima dealer quotes or Ford Flex dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,132
Model Year200820162016
ModelOptimaFlexFlex
TrimEXSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine162hp I4287hp V6287hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/60-18235/55-19
Total Price$23,920$35,590$40,290
Adjustments for Features0-2,835-6,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,920$32,755$33,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$675
Total Invoice$22,175$34,017$38,509
Adjustments for Features0-2,710-6,557
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,175$31,307$31,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$645

Return to top

Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Flex

Model Year200820162016
ModelOptimaFlexFlex
TrimEXSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
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 $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist$50  
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$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
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$3,950$6,785$10,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,835$6,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,710-6,557

Return to top

See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Ford Flex features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20082016
ModelOptimaFlex
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in117.9 in
Length186.4 in201.8 in
Width71.1 in75.9 in
Height58.3 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.4,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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		14.8 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		14.843.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.883.2 ft3

Return to top

See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Ford Flex specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested42565%
Total Not Requested22535%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex SEL

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

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

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.
See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all Kia models.