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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelOptimaFlexFlex
TrimEXLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,690 $35,765 $38,260
Base Invoice $19,255 $33,356 $35,627
Premium Package 1,300    
Convenience Package 970    
Navigation system 1,200 2,350 2,350
Sunroof   1,495 1,495
Premium Package 1,160    
Convenience Package 865    
Navigation system 1,075 1,998 1,998
Sunroof   1,271 1,271
Options (change) 3,470 3,845 3,845
Options (change) 3,100 3,269 3,269
Destination 675 825 825
Total Price $24,835 $40,435 $42,930
Total Invoice $23,030 $37,450 $39,721

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,673
Model Year200920122012
ModelOptimaFlexFlex
TrimEXLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4262hp V6262hp V6
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/55-19255/45-20
Total Price$24,835$40,435$42,930
Adjustments for Features0-5,125-5,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$35,310$37,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,295
Total Invoice$23,030$37,450$39,721
Adjustments for Features0-4,747-4,927
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,030$32,703$34,794
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,091

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Flex

Model Year200920122012
ModelOptimaFlexFlex
TrimEXLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Sunshade, rear$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$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
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Footrests, second row $25$25
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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$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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$2,375$7,500$7,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,125$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,747-4,927

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20092012
ModelOptimaFlex
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in117.9 in
Length189.0 in202.3 in
Width71.1 in75.9 in
Height58.3 in67.6 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.4,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.1 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 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.045.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.086.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested42540%
Total Not Requested62560%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Titanium

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%

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