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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: $34,275

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $10,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,077

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $11,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152016
ModelOptimaOptimaFlex
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,700 $35,500 $37,800
Base Invoice $25,920 $33,140 $36,099
Premium Package 3,300    
Technology Package 2,400    
Cargo net 50 50  
3.5L V6     2,850
Sunroof     1,595
AWD     1,950
Premium Package 3,060    
Technology Package 2,230    
Cargo net 42 42  
3.5L V6     2,721
Sunroof     1,515
AWD     1,863
Options (change) 5,750 50 6,395
Options (change) 5,332 42 6,099
Destination 825 825 895
Total Price $34,275 $36,375 $45,090
Total Invoice $32,077 $34,007 $43,093

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,126
Model Year201520152016
ModelOptimaOptimaFlex
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4274hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/45-20
Total Price$34,275$36,375$45,090
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-4,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,275$35,025$41,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$32,077$34,007$43,093
Adjustments for Features0-1,262-3,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,077$32,745$39,203
Cost Above Minimum$0$668$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Flex

Model Year201520152016
ModelOptimaOptimaFlex
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control  $50
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Speaker lights$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats  $75
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$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 trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$4,700$6,050$8,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$4,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,262-3,890

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20152016
ModelOptimaFlex
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in117.9 in
Length190.7 in201.8 in
Width72.1 in75.9 in
Height57.9 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.4,839 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested112534%
Total Not Requested215066%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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