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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: $29,570

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,529

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,549

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720182018
ModelExplorerExplorerOptimaOptima
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $25,600 $30,500
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $23,902 $28,380
Luxury Package 1,450      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
235/65R18 695      
Obstacle detection, rear 255      
Satellite radio 195 195    
Remote start 385 385 425 425
Sunroof 850 850    
Universal garage door opener     350 350
Premium Package     2,300  
Luxury Package 1,232      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
235/65R18 591      
Obstacle detection, rear 217      
Satellite radio 166 166    
Remote start 326 326 353 353
Sunroof 723 723    
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Premium Package     2,088  
Options (change) 4,180 1,780 3,075 775
Options (change) 3,553 1,513 2,732 644
Destination 735 735 895 895
Total Price $33,285 $33,630 $29,570 $32,170
Total Invoice $31,078 $31,609 $27,529 $29,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,471
Model Year2007200720182018
ModelExplorerExplorerOptimaOptima
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6185hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/65-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$33,285$33,630$29,570$32,170
Adjustments for Features00-990-2,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,285$33,630$28,580$29,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$345$0$1,025
Total Invoice$31,078$31,609$27,529$29,919
Adjustments for Features00-922-2,386
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,078$31,609$26,607$27,533
Cost Above Minimum$0$531$0$926

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2007200720182018
ModelExplorerExplorerOptimaOptima
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
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
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Fog lights$125$125 $125
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$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,575$4,575$5,565$7,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$990$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments00-922-2,386

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072018
ModelExplorerOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in110.4 in
Length193.4 in191.1 in
Width73.7 in73.2 in
Height72.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,220 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 Headroom38.7 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
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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.9 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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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 EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested185082%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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