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Kia Optima vs. Ford Transit Connect Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Ford Transit Connect Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,880

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelOptimaTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimEXXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $19,100 $26,825 $29,300
Base Invoice $17,605 $25,618 $27,982
Leather Package 1,000 1,550  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Floor mats 85    
2.7L V6 1,300    
Automatic headlights   125  
SYNC   325  
Alloy wheels   495  
Automatic climate control, front   275  
Leather Package 890 1,427  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Floor mats 65    
2.7L V6 1,020    
Automatic headlights   115  
SYNC   299  
Alloy wheels   456  
Automatic climate control, front   254  
Options (change) 3,180 2,770 0
Options (change) 2,685 2,551 0
Destination 590 995 995
Total Price $22,870 $30,590 $30,295
Total Invoice $20,880 $29,164 $28,977

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Transit Connect

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,797
Model Year200620162016
ModelOptimaTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimEXXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine170hp V6169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$22,870$30,590$30,295
Adjustments for Features0-3,150-3,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,870$27,440$26,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$595$0
Total Invoice$20,880$29,164$28,977
Adjustments for Features0-3,003-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,880$26,161$25,677
Cost Above Minimum$0$484$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year200620162016
ModelOptimaTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimEXXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Total Value of Features$2,575$5,725$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,003-3,300

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20062016
ModelOptimaTransit Connect
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase106.3 in120.6 in
Length185.8 in189.7 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height55.5 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.3,979 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in46.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in47.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.658.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.6104.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%
Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Compass0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested575100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested115096%
Total Not Requested504%

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