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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: $35,300

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,975

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $26,800
Base Invoice $35,268 $25,040
Package 301A 2,250  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Premium Package   2,950
Navigation system   1,400
Limited Package   3,350
Package 301A 1,913  
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Premium Package   2,635
Navigation system   1,250
Limited Package   3,250
Options (change) 4,440 7,700
Options (change) 3,775 7,135
Destination 825 800
Total Price $43,120 $35,300
Total Invoice $39,868 $32,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,286
Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$43,120$35,300
Adjustments for Features-2,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,300$35,300
Total Invoice$39,868$32,975
Adjustments for Features-2,6070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,261$32,975

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Speaker lights $100
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,270$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6070

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in110.0 in
Length197.1 in190.7 in
Width78.9 in72.1 in
Height70.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,224 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.7 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested107556%
Total Not Requested85044%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested245081%
Total Not Requested58019%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
First-aid kit15No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested45042%
Total Not Requested61558%

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