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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: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelExplorerExplorerOptima
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $20,690
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $19,255
Package 202A 3,075    
Navigation system 795 795 1,200
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Premium Package     1,300
Convenience Package     970
2.7L V6     1,005
Package 202A 2,614    
Navigation system 676 676 1,075
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Premium Package     1,160
Convenience Package     865
2.7L V6     840
Options (change) 5,465 2,390 4,475
Options (change) 4,646 2,032 3,940
Destination 825 825 675
Total Price $37,810 $40,750 $25,840
Total Invoice $34,950 $37,809 $23,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,332
Model Year201120112009
ModelExplorerExplorerOptima
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6194hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/50-17
Total Price$37,810$40,750$25,840
Adjustments for Features-4,055-5,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,755$35,130$25,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$34,950$37,809$23,870
Adjustments for Features-3,748-5,2140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,202$32,595$23,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,393$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120112009
ModelExplorerExplorerOptima
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
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 
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 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$6,980$8,545$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,055$5,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,748-5,2140

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112009
ModelExplorerOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in107.1 in
Length197.1 in189.0 in
Width78.9 in71.1 in
Height70.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested172553%
Total Not Requested150047%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested42540%
Total Not Requested62560%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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