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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelExplorer Sport TracOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,010 $20,690
Base Invoice $28,752 $19,255
Convenience Package 995 970
Navigation system 2,505 1,200
Sunroof 850  
Premium Package   1,300
Convenience Package 846 865
Navigation system 2,129 1,075
Sunroof 723  
Premium Package   1,160
Options (change) 4,350 3,470
Options (change) 3,698 3,100
Destination 815 675
Total Price $36,175 $24,835
Total Invoice $33,265 $23,030

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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: $9,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,819
Model Year20092009
ModelExplorer Sport TracOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionA5T5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18215/50-17
Total Price$36,175$24,835
Adjustments for Features-1,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,635$24,835
Total Invoice$33,265$23,030
Adjustments for Features-1,4160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,849$23,030

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092009
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 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
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$4,290$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4160

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092009
ModelExplorer Sport TracOptima
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.5 in107.1 in
Length210.2 in189.0 in
Width73.7 in71.1 in
Height72.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.4 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 Volume0.015.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested47556%
Total Not Requested37544%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested32531%
Total Not Requested72569%

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