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Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $29,600 Kia Optima EX Turbo | |||
| Difference: $17,800 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,535 Kia Optima EX Turbo | |||
| Difference: $16,383 | |||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | Sport | EX Turbo | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $40,780 | $24,700 | $26,200 |
| Base Invoice | $38,027 | $23,080 | $24,480 |
| Package 402A | 4,130 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | ||
| Technology Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| Premium Package | 2,150 | 2,000 | |
| Package 402A | 3,604 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,392 | ||
| Technology Package | 1,785 | 1,785 | |
| Premium Package | 1,920 | 1,790 | |
| Options (change) | 5,725 | 4,150 | 4,000 |
| Options (change) | 4,996 | 3,705 | 3,575 |
| Destination | 895 | 750 | 750 |
| Total Price | $47,400 | $29,600 | $30,950 |
| Total Invoice | $43,918 | $27,535 | $28,805 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,230 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,369 | |||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | Sport | EX Turbo | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 274hp I4 | 274hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/22 MPG | 22/34 MPG | 22/34 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 550, 12 | 550, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 215/55-17 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $47,400 | $29,600 | $30,950 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,570 | 0 | -775 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $39,830 | $29,600 | $30,175 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $575 |
| Total Invoice | $43,918 | $27,535 | $28,805 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,014 | 0 | -721 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $36,904 | $27,535 | $28,084 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $549 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | Sport | EX Turbo | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $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 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| 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 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Speaker lights | $100 | $100 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Partial leather seating sufaces | $450 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $11,095 | $3,525 | $4,300 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,570 | $0 | $775 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -7,014 | 0 | -721 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2013 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | Optima |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 110.0 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 190.7 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 72.1 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 57.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,921 lb. | 3,385 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 45.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 34.7 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| Package 402A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1775 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 1425 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 27% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2100 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 12% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 27% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2100 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 9% |
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