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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: $27,700

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,755

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelOptimaOptimaFlex
TrimEXHybridLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $22,700 $26,500 $34,960
Base Invoice $21,210 $24,760 $32,389
Premium Package 2,250    
Technology Package 2,000    
Premium Technology Package   5,000  
Navigation system     2,375
Sunroof     1,495
Refrigerated storage compartment     760
Second-row buckets     870
Second-row high console     100
Premium Package 2,010    
Technology Package 1,785    
Premium Technology Package   4,465  
Navigation system     2,019
Sunroof     1,271
Refrigerated storage compartment     646
Second-row buckets     739
Second-row high console     85
Options (change) 4,250 5,000 5,600
Options (change) 3,795 4,465 4,760
Destination 750 750 775
Total Price $27,700 $32,250 $41,335
Total Invoice $25,755 $29,975 $37,924

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,861
Model Year201120112009
ModelOptimaOptimaFlex
TrimEXHybridLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4166hp I4 H262hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/55-19
Total Price$27,700$32,250$41,335
Adjustments for Features0-625-3,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,700$31,625$37,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,925$0
Total Invoice$25,755$29,975$37,924
Adjustments for Features0-581-3,308
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,755$29,394$34,616
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,639$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Flex

Model Year201120112009
ModelOptimaOptimaFlex
TrimEXHybridLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Detailed driving style feedback $100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Footrests, second row  $25
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats  $600
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$5,000$5,625$8,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-581-3,308

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20112009
ModelOptimaFlex
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in117.9 in
Length190.7 in202.3 in
Width72.1 in75.9 in
Height57.3 in67.6 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.4,501 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 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
15.4 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.445.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.486.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70029%
Total Not Requested170071%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested320055%
Total Not Requested265045%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested87597%
Total Not Requested253%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500No
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power release, second row seats50No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Total Requested20024%
Total Not Requested62576%
Second-row high console
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested5017%
Total Not Requested25083%

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