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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: $23,920

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008
ModelExplorerExplorerOptima
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $19,895
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $18,510
Convenience Package 1,995    
Stability control     650
Convenience Package     700
Appearance Package     700
Premium Package     1,300
Convenience Package 1,696    
Stability control     580
Convenience Package     625
Appearance Package     625
Premium Package     1,160
Options (change) 1,995 0 3,350
Options (change) 1,696 0 2,990
Destination 815 815 675
Total Price $36,090 $37,095 $23,920
Total Invoice $33,555 $34,589 $22,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,386
Model Year201020102008
ModelExplorerExplorerOptima
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6162hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/50-17
Total Price$36,090$37,095$23,920
Adjustments for Features-3,195-4,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,895$32,775$23,920
Cost Above Minimum$120$0$0
Total Invoice$33,555$34,589$22,175
Adjustments for Features-2,971-4,0280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,584$30,561$22,175
Cost Above Minimum$23$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201020102008
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,595$6,720$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,195$4,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,971-4,0280

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102008
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165059%
Total Not Requested112541%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
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%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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