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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: $30,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,033

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX LimitedXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $25,140 $32,195 $29,940 $36,040 $27,905 $30,530
Base Invoice $23,453 $29,856 $27,865 $33,435 $26,649 $29,156
Premium Package 3,700       2,325  
Universal garage door opener 350          
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80 95  
Blind spot warning system         575 575
Premium Package 3,372       2,139  
Universal garage door opener 291          
Cargo tray 67 67 67 67 88  
Blind spot warning system         529 529
Options (change) 4,130 80 80 80 2,995 575
Options (change) 3,730 67 67 67 2,756 529
Destination 850 850 850 850 1,120 1,120
Total Price $30,120 $33,125 $30,870 $36,970 $32,020 $32,225
Total Invoice $28,033 $30,773 $28,782 $34,352 $30,525 $30,805

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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: $2,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,123
Model Year201620162016201620182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX LimitedXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine185hp I4159hp I4 H245hp I4245hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 12?, 6630, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$30,120$33,125$30,870$36,970$32,020$32,225
Adjustments for Features-1,200-3850-4,950-510-620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,920$32,740$30,870$32,020$31,510$31,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,820$1,950$3,100$0$95
Total Invoice$28,033$30,773$28,782$34,352$30,525$30,805
Adjustments for Features-1,117-3580-4,599-486-593
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,916$30,415$28,782$29,753$30,039$30,212
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,499$1,866$2,837$0$173

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year201620162016201620182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX LimitedXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 $125$125  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125  
Universal garage door opener$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Around view cameras   $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200  
Blind spot warning system$200  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  $100$100$100
Curve control    $50$50
Forward collision warning   $200  
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75 $75$75  
Lane departure warning   $200  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200$200
Safety key    $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50    
Cargo mat$40 $40$40  
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40$40 
Overhead console storage compartments    $100 
Rear seat pass-through $100    
Roof rails    $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Rear air vents$100$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$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150    
Exterior 
Body kit $0    
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  $1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
CD player $125  $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50  $50$50
Surround sound $250 $250  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 $25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200  
Compass$0$0  $0$0
Conversation mirror    $25$25
Detailed driving style feedback $100    
Fog lights $125  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)    $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights     $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100  
Floor mats, second row (optional)    $0$0
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300$300
Folding third row seats    $600$600
Heated front row armrests$100 $100$100  
Heated front seats $200   $200
Heated second row seats $200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200    
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats    $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50   
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$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,355$6,540$6,155$11,105$6,665$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,200$385$0$4,950$510$620
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,117-3580-4,599-486-593

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20162018
ModelOptimaTransit Connect
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase110.4 in120.6 in
Length191.1 in189.7 in
Width73.2 in72.2 in
Height57.7 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in46.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
15.9 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.958.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.9104.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested162545%
Total Not Requested197555%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 radio50Yes
App support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested260092%
Total Not Requested2258%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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