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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: $27,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,508

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $25,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500 $27,905 $30,530
Base Invoice $23,902 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380 $26,649 $29,156
Universal garage door opener 350 350        
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80 95  
Remote start 425     425 495 495
Premium Package         2,325  
Blind spot warning system         575 575
Universal garage door opener 291 291        
Cargo tray 67 67 67 67 88  
Remote start 353     353 456 456
Premium Package         2,139  
Blind spot warning system         529 529
Options (change) 855 430 80 505 3,490 1,070
Options (change) 711 358 67 420 3,212 985
Destination 895 895 895 895 1,120 1,120
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,919 0 0 0
Total Price $27,350 $32,315 $31,266 $31,900 $32,515 $32,720
Total Invoice $25,508 $30,005 $28,786 $29,695 $30,981 $31,261

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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: $3,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,486
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$27,350$32,315$31,266$31,900$32,515$32,720
Adjustments for Features-15-4000-3,815-2,100-2,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,335$31,915$31,266$28,085$30,415$30,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,580$3,931$750$0$95
Total Invoice$25,508$30,005$28,786$29,695$30,981$31,261
Adjustments for Features-14-3710-3,551-2,001-2,111
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,494$29,634$28,786$26,144$28,980$29,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,140$3,292$650$0$170

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXXLTTitanium
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 
Heated steering wheel $100$100   
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125$125  
Remote start$150  $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  $100$100$100
Curve control    $50$50
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250$250$250
Safety key    $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500$500
Temporary spare tire   $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  $40  
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40$40 
Overhead console storage compartments    $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 
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  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200  
Rear spoiler   $200  
Infotainment 
CD player    $125$125
HD radio $50$50 $50$50
MP3-compatible player    $50$50
Navigation system $600$600 $600$600
Surround sound $250$250   
Traffic information $25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25  
Compass$0$0  $0$0
Conversation mirror    $25$25
Detailed driving style feedback $100$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  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25   
LED headlights   $1000  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors$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  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300  
Floor mats, second row (optional)    $0$0
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Folding third row seats    $600$600
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats    $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$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  
Metal pedals   $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200  
Machined alloy wheels   $350  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$4,980$5,365$4,965$8,780$7,065$7,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$15$400$0$3,815$2,100$2,210
Value of Feature Adjustments-14-3710-3,551-2,001-2,111

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20182018
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
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%
Remote start
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
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 support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested270096%
Total Not Requested1254%

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%
Remote start
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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