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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: $37,060

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $12,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142020
ModelExplorerOptima
TrimSportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,675 $32,190
Package 401A 4,130  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo tray 115 80
Technology Package   3,000
Cargo net   50
Universal garage door opener   350
Remote start   425
Package 401A 3,604  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Cargo tray 99 67
Technology Package   2,727
Cargo net   42
Universal garage door opener   291
Remote start   353
Options (change) 6,990 3,905
Options (change) 6,099 3,480
Destination 895 965
Total Price $49,560 $37,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,575
Model Year20142020
ModelExplorerOptima
TrimSportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/45-18
Total Price$49,560$37,060
Adjustments for Features-3,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,495$37,060

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142020
ModelExplorerOptima
TrimSportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$8,780$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8360

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142020
ModelExplorerOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in110.4 in
Length197.1 in191.1 in
Width78.9 in73.2 in
Height70.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.3,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.6 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft315.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested232573%
Total Not Requested87527%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested122540%
Total Not Requested185060%

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