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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: $27,250

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $3,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,510

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $4,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120172017
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimEXEX TurboHybridXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $22,700 $24,700 $26,500 $27,700 $30,325
Base Invoice $21,210 $23,080 $24,760 $26,454 $28,960
Technology Package 2,000 2,000      
Premium Package 2,250 2,150   2,325  
Technology Package 1,785 1,785      
Premium Package 2,010 1,920   2,139  
Options (change) 4,250 4,150 0 2,325 0
Options (change) 3,795 3,705 0 2,139 0
Destination 750 750 750 995 995
Total Price $27,700 $29,600 $27,250 $31,020 $31,320
Total Invoice $25,755 $27,535 $25,510 $29,588 $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: $3,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,798
Model Year20112011201120172017
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimEXEX TurboHybridXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17205/65-16215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$27,700$29,600$27,250$31,020$31,320
Adjustments for Features-4,445-4,2950-4,370-4,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,255$25,305$27,250$26,650$26,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$3,995$0$100
Total Invoice$25,755$27,535$25,510$29,588$29,955
Adjustments for Features-4,133-3,9950-4,168-4,371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,622$23,540$25,510$25,420$25,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,918$3,888$0$164

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20112011201120172017
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimEXEX TurboHybridXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Curve control   $50$50
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Safety key   $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Overhead console storage compartments   $100 
Rear seat pass-through  $100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive, small  $5  
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Compass$0$0 $0$0
Conversation mirror   $25$25
Detailed driving style feedback  $100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Speaker lights$100$100$100  
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights    $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0$0
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats   $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,300$7,150$2,855$7,225$7,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,445$4,295$0$4,370$4,570
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,133-3,9950-4,168-4,371

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20112017
ModelOptimaTransit Connect
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase110.0 in120.6 in
Length190.7 in189.7 in
Width72.1 in72.2 in
Height57.3 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in46.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 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
15.4 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.458.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.4104.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested245087%
Total Not Requested37513%

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