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Kia Optima vs. Ford Freestar Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Ford Freestar Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,950

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,425

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaFreestar
TrimEXEX TurboSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $29,575
Base Invoice $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $27,162
Limited Package     3,300  
Navigation system     1,400  
Premium Package     2,950 375
Stability Control       595
Obstacle detection, rear       200
Side curtain airbags, three rows       695
Console without shifter       150
Heated front seats       245
Memory system, driver seat       425
Power-adjustable pedals       150
Limited Package     2,937  
Navigation system     1,250  
Premium Package     2,635 319
Stability Control       506
Obstacle detection, rear       170
Side curtain airbags, three rows       591
Console without shifter       128
Heated front seats       208
Memory system, driver seat       362
Power-adjustable pedals       128
Options (change) 0 0 7,650 2,835
Options (change) 0 0 6,822 2,412
Destination 750 750 750 730
Total Price $23,950 $25,850 $34,900 $33,140
Total Invoice $22,425 $24,205 $32,332 $30,304

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Freestar

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,282
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaFreestar
TrimEXEX TurboSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4201hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6550, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18235/60-16
Total Price$23,950$25,850$34,900$33,140
Adjustments for Features00-4,750-2,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,950$25,850$30,150$30,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$6,200$0
Total Invoice$22,425$24,205$32,332$30,304
Adjustments for Features00-4,400-2,597
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,425$24,205$27,932$27,707
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,780$5,507$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Freestar

Model Year2012201220122006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaFreestar
TrimEXEX TurboSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors   $800
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera  $200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack   $300
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio  $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system  $600 
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Traffic information  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Conversation mirror   $25
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Removable second row seats   $0
Stowable third row seats   $600
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,825$3,825$8,575$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,750$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,400-2,597

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Freestar

Model Year20122006
ModelOptimaFreestar
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase110.0 in120.8 in
Length190.7 in201.0 in
Width72.1 in76.4 in
Height57.3 in70.6 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.4,296 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in63.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in66.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.473.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.4135.7 ft3

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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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested40013%
Total Not Requested260587%

Option Package Details
Ford Freestar Limited

Side curtain airbags, three rows
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%
Stability Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Alarm100No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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