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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $16,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $16,066

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerOptima
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,775 $41,675 $45,355 $53,235 $19,895
Base Invoice $32,255 $39,800 $43,315 $50,839 $18,510
Package 202A 3,880        
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595    
Stability control         650
Convenience Package         700
Appearance Package         700
Premium Package         1,300
Rear spoiler         200
Package 202A 3,686        
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515 1,515    
Stability control         580
Convenience Package         625
Appearance Package         625
Premium Package         1,160
Rear spoiler         160
Options (change) 5,475 1,595 1,595 0 3,550
Options (change) 5,201 1,515 1,515 0 3,150
Destination 945 945 945 945 675
Total Price $40,195 $44,215 $47,895 $54,180 $24,120
Total Invoice $38,401 $42,260 $45,775 $51,784 $22,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,329
Model Year20172017201720172008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerOptima
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6162hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20215/50-17
Total Price$40,195$44,215$47,895$54,180$24,120
Adjustments for Features-6,005-9,135-10,335-16,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,190$35,080$37,560$38,130$24,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$890$3,370$3,940$0
Total Invoice$38,401$42,260$45,775$51,784$22,335
Adjustments for Features-5,737-8,731-9,878-15,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,664$33,529$35,897$36,444$22,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$865$3,233$3,780$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172017201720172008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerOptima
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Sunshade, rear    $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates $100  $100
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,280$13,410$14,610$20,325$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,005$9,135$10,335$16,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,737-8,731-9,878-15,3400

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172008
ModelExplorerOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in107.1 in
Length198.3 in186.4 in
Width78.9 in71.1 in
Height70.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested155046%
Total Not Requested182554%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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