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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: $21,220

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,765

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelOptimaTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimEXXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $19,895 $27,700 $30,325
Base Invoice $18,510 $26,454 $28,960
Stability control 650    
Automatic climate control, front   275  
Alloy wheels   495  
Leather seating surfaces   1,550  
Stability control 580    
Automatic climate control, front   254  
Alloy wheels   456  
Leather seating surfaces   1,427  
Options (change) 650 2,320 0
Options (change) 580 2,137 0
Destination 675 995 995
Total Price $21,220 $31,015 $31,320
Total Invoice $19,765 $29,586 $29,955

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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: $5,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,767
Model Year200820172017
ModelOptimaTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimEXXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine162hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$21,220$31,015$31,320
Adjustments for Features0-3,200-4,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,220$27,815$26,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,120$0
Total Invoice$19,765$29,586$29,955
Adjustments for Features0-3,053-4,423
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,765$26,533$25,532
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,001$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year200820172017
ModelOptimaTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimEXXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $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  
Outside temperature display$50  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Total Value of Features$2,050$5,250$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,200$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,053-4,423

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20082017
ModelOptimaTransit Connect
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase107.1 in120.6 in
Length186.4 in189.7 in
Width71.1 in72.2 in
Height58.3 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in46.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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
14.8 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.858.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.8104.2 ft3

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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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