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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,920

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,096

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelExplorer Sport TracOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,175 $19,895
Base Invoice $24,706 $18,510
Electronics Package 595  
Leather upholstery 995  
Convenience Package 195 700
Side curtain airbags 560  
Power-adjustable pedals 150  
Sunroof 850  
Stability control   650
Appearance Package   700
Premium Package   1,300
Electronics Package 506  
Leather upholstery 846  
Convenience Package 166 625
Side curtain airbags 476  
Power-adjustable pedals 128  
Sunroof 723  
Stability control   580
Appearance Package   625
Premium Package   1,160
Options (change) 3,345 3,350
Options (change) 2,845 2,990
Destination 720 675
Total Price $30,240 $23,920
Total Invoice $28,271 $22,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,465
Model Year20072008
ModelExplorer Sport TracOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6162hp I4
TransmissionA5T5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18215/50-17
Total Price$30,240$23,920
Adjustments for Features-6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,565$23,920
Total Invoice$28,271$22,175
Adjustments for Features-6310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,640$22,175

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072008
ModelExplorer Sport TracOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power sliding rear window$250 
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Rear defrost $200
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Tubular side steps$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$3,625$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6310

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072008
ModelExplorer Sport TracOptima
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.5 in107.1 in
Length210.2 in186.4 in
Width73.7 in71.1 in
Height72.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume0.014.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested32572%
Total Not Requested12528%
Leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested32550%
Total Not Requested32550%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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