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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: $23,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,049

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelExplorerExplorerOptima
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $19,100
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $17,605
Package 205A 2,800    
2.0L I4 995 995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Leather Package     1,000
Floor mats     85
Rear spoiler     220
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
2.7L V6     1,300
Package 205A 2,380    
2.0L I4 906 906  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Leather Package     890
Floor mats     65
Rear spoiler     169
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
2.7L V6     1,020
Options (change) 5,390 2,590 3,400
Options (change) 4,642 2,262 2,854
Destination 825 825 590
Total Price $38,310 $41,270 $23,090
Total Invoice $35,494 $38,355 $21,049

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,835
Model Year201220122006
ModelExplorerExplorerOptima
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4240hp I4170hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20205/55-16
Total Price$38,310$41,270$23,090
Adjustments for Features-6,055-7,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,255$33,900$23,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,645$0
Total Invoice$35,494$38,355$21,049
Adjustments for Features-5,610-6,8490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,884$31,506$21,049
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,622$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220122006
ModelExplorerExplorerOptima
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
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$8,380$9,695$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,055$7,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,610-6,8490

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122006
ModelExplorerOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length197.1 in185.8 in
Width78.9 in71.5 in
Height70.4 in55.5 in
Curb Weight4,503 lb.3,279 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.2 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 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
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
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested150050%
Total Not Requested152550%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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