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Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,040 Kia Optima EX | ||||||
| Difference: $6,740 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,966 Kia Optima EX | ||||||
| Difference: $5,866 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | EX | Hybrid EX | SX | SX Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,615 | $35,550 | $25,140 | $32,195 | $29,940 | $36,040 |
| Base Invoice | $29,319 | $32,901 | $23,453 | $29,856 | $27,865 | $33,435 |
| Convenience Package | 995 | |||||
| Navigation system | 2,505 | 1,995 | ||||
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | 350 | 350 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,700 | |||||
| Technology Package | 2,380 | |||||
| Convenience Package | 846 | |||||
| Navigation system | 2,129 | 1,696 | ||||
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | 291 | 291 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,372 | |||||
| Technology Package | 2,212 | |||||
| Options (change) | 4,350 | 2,845 | 4,050 | 2,380 | 350 | 350 |
| Options (change) | 3,698 | 2,419 | 3,663 | 2,212 | 291 | 291 |
| Destination | 815 | 815 | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 |
| Total Price | $36,780 | $39,210 | $30,040 | $35,425 | $31,140 | $37,240 |
| Total Invoice | $33,832 | $36,135 | $27,966 | $32,918 | $29,006 | $34,576 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,300 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,393 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | EX | Hybrid EX | SX | SX Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 185hp I4 | 159hp I4 H | 245hp I4 | 245hp I4 |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 190, 7 | 190, 7 | ?, 6 | 550, 12 | ?, 6 | 630, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $36,780 | $39,210 | $30,040 | $35,425 | $31,140 | $37,240 |
| Adjustments for Features | -540 | -2,290 | -1,100 | -2,035 | 0 | -4,950 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,240 | $36,920 | $28,940 | $33,390 | $31,140 | $32,290 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $680 | $0 | $4,450 | $2,200 | $3,350 |
| Total Invoice | $33,832 | $36,135 | $27,966 | $32,918 | $29,006 | $34,576 |
| Adjustments for Features | -497 | -2,110 | -1,024 | -1,891 | 0 | -4,596 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,335 | $34,025 | $26,942 | $31,027 | $29,006 | $29,980 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $690 | $0 | $4,085 | $2,064 | $3,038 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | EX | Hybrid EX | SX | SX Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Proximity trunk or liftgate opener | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Around view cameras | $500 | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | |||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | $40 | |||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |||||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Approach detection | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||||
| Detailed driving style feedback | $100 | |||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated front row armrests | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,280 | $8,030 | $6,840 | $7,775 | $5,740 | $10,690 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $540 | $2,290 | $1,100 | $2,035 | $0 | $4,950 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -497 | -2,110 | -1,024 | -1,891 | 0 | -4,596 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2009 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Optima |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 191.1 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 57.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,441 lb. | 3,220 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 58.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 45.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 35.6 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 9% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 6% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Rear reading lights | 0 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| 911 assist | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1425 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 2175 | 60% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 14% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 86% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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