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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: $34,640

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $260

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,231

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelExplorerExplorerOptima
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $26,500
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $24,760
Luxury Package 1,450    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
235/65R18 695    
Satellite radio 195 195  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,400
Sunroof 850 850  
Limited Package     3,300
Premium Package     2,950
Luxury Package 1,232    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
235/65R18 591    
Satellite radio 166 166  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,250
Sunroof 723 723  
Limited Package     2,937
Premium Package     2,635
Options (change) 5,535 3,390 7,650
Options (change) 4,706 2,883 6,822
Destination 735 735 750
Total Price $34,640 $35,240 $34,900
Total Invoice $32,231 $32,979 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,381
Model Year200720072012
ModelExplorerExplorerOptima
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/65-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,640$35,240$34,900
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,640$34,990$33,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0
Total Invoice$32,231$32,979$32,332
Adjustments for Features0-234-1,482
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,231$32,745$30,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$514$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200720072012
ModelExplorerExplorerOptima
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
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
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,350$4,600$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-234-1,482

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072012
ModelExplorerOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in110.0 in
Length193.4 in190.7 in
Width73.7 in72.1 in
Height72.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,207 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 Headroom38.7 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
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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.4 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 seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested50017%
Total Not Requested250583%

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