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Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,135

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,560

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007
ModelExplorerExplorerOptima
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $19,395
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $18,045
Luxury Package 1,450    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Sunroof 850 850 800
Convenience Package     700
Leather seating surfaces     600
Luxury Package 1,232    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Sunroof 723 723 715
Convenience Package     625
Leather seating surfaces     535
Options (change) 2,650 1,200 2,100
Options (change) 2,253 1,021 1,875
Destination 735 735 640
Total Price $31,755 $33,050 $22,135
Total Invoice $29,778 $31,117 $20,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,780
Model Year200720072007
ModelExplorerExplorerOptima
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6161hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18205/60-16
Total Price$31,755$33,050$22,135
Adjustments for Features-2,600-2,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,155$30,200$22,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,045$0
Total Invoice$29,778$31,117$20,560
Adjustments for Features-2,438-2,6830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,340$28,434$20,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,094$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200720072007
ModelExplorerExplorerOptima
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Cassette player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,675$4,925$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,600$2,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,438-2,6830

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072007
ModelExplorerOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in107.1 in
Length193.4 in186.4 in
Width73.7 in71.1 in
Height72.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,441 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 Headroom38.7 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
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested87551%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested42565%
Total Not Requested22535%

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