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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: $4,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,508

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,791

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820142014
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 $26,525 $29,000
Base Invoice $23,902 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380 $24,735 $27,043
Universal garage door opener 350 350        
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80 95  
Remote start 425     425 345 345
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  
Universal garage door opener 291 291        
Cargo tray 67 67 67 67 81  
Remote start 353     353 293 293
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) 855 430 80 505 4,525 1,480
Options (change) 711 358 67 420 3,858 1,261
Destination 895 895 895 895 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,919 0 0 0
Total Price $27,350 $32,315 $31,266 $31,900 $32,045 $31,475
Total Invoice $25,508 $30,005 $28,786 $29,695 $29,588 $29,299

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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: $2,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,376
Model Year201820182018201820142014
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$32,045$31,475
Adjustments for Features-15-4000-3,815-1,325-1,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,335$31,915$31,266$28,085$30,720$29,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,580$3,931$750$780$0
Total Invoice$25,508$30,005$28,786$29,695$29,588$29,299
Adjustments for Features-14-3710-3,551-1,223-1,429
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,494$29,634$28,786$26,144$28,365$27,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,140$3,292$650$495$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year201820182018201820142014
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  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$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 
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 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
CD player    $125$125
HD radio $50$50 $50$50
MP3-compatible player    $50$50
Navigation system $600$600 $600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25$25
SD Card slot    $25$25
Surround sound $250$250   
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information $25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability    $0$0
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
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$5,180$5,565$5,165$8,980$6,490$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$15$400$0$3,815$1,325$1,535
Value of Feature Adjustments-14-3710-3,551-1,223-1,429

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20182014
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

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
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
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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