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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: $35,990

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,428

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $10,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelOptimaOptimaFlex
TrimSXSX LimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $38,400
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $36,672
Premium Technology Package 4,800    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Cargo net 50 50  
3.5L V6     2,850
Sunroof     1,595
AWD     1,950
Premium Technology Package 4,380    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Cargo net 42 42  
3.5L V6     2,721
Sunroof     1,515
AWD     1,863
Options (change) 5,200 400 6,395
Options (change) 4,713 333 6,099
Destination 850 850 995
Total Price $35,990 $37,290 $45,790
Total Invoice $33,428 $34,618 $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: $8,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,708
Model Year201620162018
ModelOptimaOptimaFlex
TrimSXSX LimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18255/45-20
Total Price$35,990$37,290$45,790
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,990$36,990$44,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$33,428$34,618$43,766
Adjustments for Features0-279-1,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,428$34,339$42,136
Cost Above Minimum$0$911$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Flex

Model Year201620162018
ModelOptimaOptimaFlex
TrimSXSX LimitedLimited
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote start  $150
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control  $50
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Fog lights  $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Stowable third row seats  $600
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$7,540$7,840$9,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-1,630

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20162018
ModelOptimaFlex
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in117.9 in
Length191.1 in201.8 in
Width73.2 in75.9 in
Height57.7 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,839 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
15.9 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.943.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.983.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested105021%
Total Not Requested395079%

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 wheels0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%

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