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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: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $15,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $14,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelExplorerOptima
TrimSportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,780 $26,500
Base Invoice $38,027 $24,760
Package 402A 4,130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Premium Package   2,950
Navigation system   1,400
Package 402A 3,604  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Premium Package   2,635
Navigation system   1,250
Options (change) 5,725 4,350
Options (change) 4,996 3,885
Destination 895 750
Total Price $47,400 $31,600
Total Invoice $43,918 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,181
Model Year20132012
ModelExplorerOptima
TrimSportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$47,400$31,600
Adjustments for Features-6,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,555$31,600
Total Invoice$43,918$29,395
Adjustments for Features-6,3420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,576$29,395

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132012
ModelExplorerOptima
TrimSportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $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
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
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
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces$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
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$10,495$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,3420

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132012
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 Weight4,921 lb.3,385 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 Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested182557%
Total Not Requested137543%

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
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested242581%
Total Not Requested58019%

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