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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: $29,220

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,238

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelExplorer Sport TracOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,490 $25,600 $30,500
Base Invoice $25,606 $23,902 $28,380
Adrenaline Package 2,995    
Electronics Package 545    
Satellite radio 195    
Floor mats 65    
Remote start 385 425 425
Sunroof 850    
Premium Package   2,300  
Adrenaline Package 2,756    
Electronics Package 463    
Satellite radio 166    
Floor mats 47    
Remote start 326 353 353
Sunroof 723    
Premium Package   2,088  
Options (change) 5,035 2,725 425
Options (change) 4,481 2,441 353
Destination 785 895 895
Total Price $33,310 $29,220 $31,820
Total Invoice $30,872 $27,238 $29,628

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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: $6,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,675
Model Year200820182018
ModelExplorer Sport TracOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6185hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$33,310$29,220$31,820
Adjustments for Features0-2,190-3,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,310$27,030$27,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$800
Total Invoice$30,872$27,238$29,628
Adjustments for Features0-2,041-3,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,872$25,197$25,913
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$716

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820182018
ModelExplorer Sport TracOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power sliding rear window$250  
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear defrost $200$200
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,350$6,540$8,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,190$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,041-3,715

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082018
ModelExplorer Sport TracOptima
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.5 in110.4 in
Length210.2 in191.1 in
Width73.7 in73.2 in
Height72.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume0.015.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested132565%
Total Not Requested70035%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested210093%

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