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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $10,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $11,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelOptimaFlex
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,500 $38,400
Base Invoice $24,760 $36,672
Limited Package 3,300  
Navigation system 1,400  
Premium Package 2,950  
3.5L V6   2,850
Sunroof   1,595
AWD   1,950
Limited Package 2,937  
Navigation system 1,250  
Premium Package 2,635  
3.5L V6   2,721
Sunroof   1,515
AWD   1,863
Options (change) 7,650 6,395
Options (change) 6,822 6,099
Destination 750 995
Total Price $34,900 $45,790
Total Invoice $32,332 $43,766

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,434
Model Year20122018
ModelOptimaFlex
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/45-20
Total Price$34,900$45,790
Adjustments for Features0-4,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,900$41,605
Total Invoice$32,332$43,766
Adjustments for Features0-4,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,332$39,766

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20122018
ModelOptimaFlex
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $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
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Speaker lights$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,650$9,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,000

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20122018
ModelOptimaFlex
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in117.9 in
Length190.7 in201.8 in
Width72.1 in75.9 in
Height57.3 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.4,839 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 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.1 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.443.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.483.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested82527%
Total Not Requested218073%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@3500		1000Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%

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