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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: $31,230

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920202020
ModelExplorer Sport TracOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,010 $27,190 $32,190
Convenience Package 995    
Remote start 385 425 425
Sunroof 850    
Universal garage door opener   350  
Premium Package   2,300  
Convenience Package 846    
Remote start 327 353 353
Sunroof 723    
Universal garage door opener   291  
Premium Package   2,088  
Options (change) 2,230 3,075 425
Options (change) 1,896 2,732 353
Destination 815 965 965
Total Price $34,055 $31,230 $33,580

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,272
Model Year200920202020
ModelExplorer Sport TracOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6178hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA5S7T6
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$34,055$31,230$33,580
Adjustments for Features0-1,640-3,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,055$29,590$30,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920202020
ModelExplorer Sport TracOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power sliding rear window$250  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Tubular side steps$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
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$0 
Fog lights$125 $125
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 $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,825$6,465$8,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,640$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-194-127

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092020
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.3,231 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested72585%
Total Not Requested12515%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
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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