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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: $27,110

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,294

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017201720152015
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimLX 1.6TEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX LimitedXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $24,140 $25,440 $30,990 $35,210 $26,855 $36,090 $26,710 $29,185
Base Invoice $22,800 $23,755 $28,752 $32,743 $25,023 $33,481 $24,907 $27,216
Technology Package 2,500              
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350   350      
Floor mats 135              
Remote start 425 425     425 425 495 495
Navigation Package             1,165 840
Leather Package             1,550  
Automatic climate control, front             275  
Automatic headlights             125  
Obstacle detection, rear             295 295
Power-folding mirrors             180  
Alloy wheels             495  
Technology Package 2,298              
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291   291      
Floor mats 108              
Remote start 353 353     353 353 422 422
Navigation Package             994 716
Leather Package             1,322  
Automatic climate control, front             234  
Automatic headlights             107  
Obstacle detection, rear             252 252
Power-folding mirrors             153  
Alloy wheels             422  
Options (change) 3,410 775 350 0 775 425 4,580 1,630
Options (change) 3,050 644 291 0 644 353 3,906 1,390
Destination 895 895 895 895 895 895 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,919 0 0 0 0
Total Price $28,445 $27,110 $32,235 $31,186 $28,525 $37,410 $32,285 $31,810
Total Invoice $26,745 $25,294 $29,938 $28,719 $26,562 $34,729 $29,808 $29,601

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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: $2,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,601
Model Year20172017201720172017201720152015
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimLX 1.6TEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX LimitedXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine178hp I4185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4245hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionS7T6T6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6630, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/65-16215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$28,445$27,110$32,235$31,186$28,525$37,410$32,285$31,810
Adjustments for Features0-515-1,200-900-590-8,590-2,100-2,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,445$26,595$31,035$30,286$27,935$28,820$30,185$29,460
Cost Above Minimum$1,850$0$4,440$3,691$1,340$2,225$725$0
Total Invoice$26,745$25,294$29,938$28,719$26,562$34,729$29,808$29,601
Adjustments for Features0-481-1,114-829-549-7,974-1,939-2,187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,745$24,813$28,824$27,890$26,013$26,755$27,869$27,414
Cost Above Minimum$1,932$0$4,011$3,077$1,200$1,942$455$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20172017201720172017201720152015
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimLX 1.6TEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX LimitedXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200       
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850  
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 $250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125$125 $125  
Remote start$150$150  $150$150$150$150
Sunshades, second row    $125$125  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$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  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    $100  
Curve control      $50$50
Forward collision warning     $200  
Full-size spare tire      $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning     $200  
Obstacle detection, rear$250    $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Safety key      $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows      $500$500
Temporary spare tire    $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  $40$40  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers      $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$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$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack   $0    
3.3 kW onboard charger   $0    
Automatic start / stop  $150$150    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0    
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0   
Body kit  $0$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$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0  
Panoramic sunroof     $1200  
Rear spoiler    $200$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100  
CD player $125    $125$125
HD radio$50 $50$50 $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50    $50$50
Navigation system$600 $600$600 $600$600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn      $25$25
SD Card slot      $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250 $250  
Traffic + travel information      $25$25
Traffic information$25 $25$25 $25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100 $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability      $0$0
Wireless charging station     $75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25   $25  
Auto-dimming headlights     $200  
Compass$0$0$0 $0 $0$0
Conversation mirror      $25$25
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100    
Fog lights      $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting     $150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25    
LED headlights     $1000  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)      $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights       $50
Steering-linked headlights     $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver      $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300  
Door sill trim plates   $100 $100  
Floor mats, second row (optional)       $0
Folding second row seats $300$300 $300$300$300$300
Folding third row seats      $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200 $200
Heated second row seats     $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats      $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$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$200$200  
Metal pedals    $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat     $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat     $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat     $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     $850  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  $200$200  
Machined alloy wheels    $350   
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,550$6,065$6,750$6,450$6,140$14,140$7,650$7,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$515$1,200$900$590$8,590$2,100$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-481-1,114-829-549-7,974-1,939-2,187

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20172015
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 LX 1.6T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested192569%
Total Not Requested85031%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Compass0Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%
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 seat50Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested92590%
Total Not Requested10010%

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