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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: $28,800

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,780

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920132013
ModelExplorer Sport TracOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,010 $23,650 $26,800
Base Invoice $28,752 $22,095 $25,040
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,400 1,400
Sunroof 850    
Premium Package   2,950 2,950
Limited Package     3,350
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,250 1,250
Sunroof 723    
Premium Package   2,635 2,635
Limited Package     3,250
Options (change) 4,350 4,350 7,700
Options (change) 3,698 3,885 7,135
Destination 815 800 800
Total Price $36,175 $28,800 $35,300
Total Invoice $33,265 $26,780 $32,975

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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: $7,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,889
Model Year200920132013
ModelExplorer Sport TracOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6200hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$36,175$28,800$35,300
Adjustments for Features0-435-2,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,175$28,365$32,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,375
Total Invoice$33,265$26,780$32,975
Adjustments for Features0-404-2,391
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,265$26,376$30,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,208

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920132013
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 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power sliding rear window$250  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear defrost $200$200
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Tubular side steps$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Floor mats$75  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,990$5,425$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$435$2,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-404-2,391

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092013
ModelExplorer Sport TracOptima
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.5 in110.0 in
Length210.2 in190.7 in
Width73.7 in72.1 in
Height72.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.3,224 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume0.015.4 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 pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested47556%
Total Not Requested37544%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested2257%
Total Not Requested290593%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested2257%
Total Not Requested280593%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
First-aid kit15No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested45042%
Total Not Requested61558%

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