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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: $35,990

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $18,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,428

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $18,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720162016
ModelExplorerOptimaOptima
TrimPlatinumSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,235 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $50,839 $27,865 $33,435
Cargo mat 100    
Premium Technology Package   4,800  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Cargo net   50 50
Cargo mat 95    
Premium Technology Package   4,380  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Cargo net   42 42
Options (change) 100 5,200 400
Options (change) 95 4,713 333
Destination 945 850 850
Total Price $54,280 $35,990 $37,290
Total Invoice $51,879 $33,428 $34,618

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,720
Model Year201720162016
ModelExplorerOptimaOptima
TrimPlatinumSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$54,280$35,990$37,290
Adjustments for Features-9,1350-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,145$35,990$36,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000
Total Invoice$51,879$33,428$34,618
Adjustments for Features-8,7310-279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,148$33,428$34,339
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$911

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201720162016
ModelExplorerOptimaOptima
TrimPlatinumSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Fog lights$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Total Value of Features$14,410$5,275$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,135$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,7310-279

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172016
ModelExplorerOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in110.4 in
Length198.3 in191.1 in
Width78.9 in73.2 in
Height70.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested355071%
Total Not Requested145029%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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