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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: $30,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $16,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $16,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172011
ModelExplorerExplorerOptima
TrimSportPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,355 $53,235 $26,200
Base Invoice $43,315 $50,839 $24,480
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Technology Package     2,000
Premium Package     2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Technology Package     1,785
Premium Package     1,790
Options (change) 1,595 0 4,000
Options (change) 1,515 0 3,575
Destination 945 945 750
Total Price $47,895 $54,180 $30,950
Total Invoice $45,775 $51,784 $28,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,984
Model Year201720172011
ModelExplorerExplorerOptima
TrimSportPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$47,895$54,180$30,950
Adjustments for Features-7,310-13,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,585$41,155$30,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$0
Total Invoice$45,775$51,784$28,805
Adjustments for Features-6,986-12,4490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,789$39,335$28,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$546$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201720172011
ModelExplorerExplorerOptima
TrimSportPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$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 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Speaker lights  $100
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$12,185$17,900$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,310$13,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,986-12,4490

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172011
ModelExplorerOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in110.0 in
Length198.3 in190.7 in
Width78.9 in72.1 in
Height70.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested2300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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