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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerOptima
TrimXLTLimitedSportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,680 $38,100 $40,780 $20,690
Base Invoice $30,474 $35,528 $38,027 $19,255
Package 202A 2,250      
Navigation system 795 795 795 1,200
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595  
Premium Package       1,300
Convenience Package       970
Package 202A 1,963      
Navigation system 694 694 694 1,075
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 1,392  
Premium Package       1,160
Convenience Package       865
Options (change) 4,640 2,390 2,390 3,470
Options (change) 4,049 2,086 2,086 3,100
Destination 895 895 895 675
Total Price $38,215 $41,385 $44,065 $24,835
Total Invoice $35,418 $38,509 $41,008 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,514
Model Year2013201320132009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerOptima
TrimXLTLimitedSportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20215/50-17
Total Price$38,215$41,385$44,065$24,835
Adjustments for Features-4,180-5,745-6,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,035$35,640$37,095$24,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,605$3,060$0
Total Invoice$35,418$38,509$41,008$23,030
Adjustments for Features-3,874-5,346-6,4860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,544$33,163$34,522$23,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,619$2,978$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2013201320132009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerOptima
TrimXLTLimitedSportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$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$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control  $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio $50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,455$9,020$10,245$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,180$5,745$6,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,874-5,346-6,4860

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132009
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 Weight4,535 lb.3,158 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
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested160060%
Total Not Requested107540%

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%

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