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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: $20,775

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,150

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,756

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelOptimaTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimEXXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $19,100 $27,905 $30,530
Base Invoice $17,605 $26,649 $29,156
Leather Package 1,000    
Floor mats 85    
Automatic climate control, front   275  
Alloy wheels   495  
Leather seating surfaces   1,550  
Leather Package 890    
Floor mats 65    
Automatic climate control, front   254  
Alloy wheels   456  
Leather seating surfaces   1,427  
Options (change) 1,085 2,320 0
Options (change) 955 2,137 0
Destination 590 1,120 1,120
Total Price $20,775 $31,345 $31,650
Total Invoice $19,150 $29,906 $30,276

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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: $5,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,889
Model Year200620182018
ModelOptimaTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimEXXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine138hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$20,775$31,345$31,650
Adjustments for Features0-4,050-5,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,775$27,295$26,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,120$0
Total Invoice$19,150$29,906$30,276
Adjustments for Features0-3,864-5,237
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,150$26,042$25,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,003$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year200620182018
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
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
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
Roof rails $250$250
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 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
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  
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
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$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$6,625$8,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,050$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,864-5,237

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20062018
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 Weight3,281 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 climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%

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