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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: $35,170

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $17,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,646

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $17,618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerOptima
TrimSportPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $30,500
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $28,380
Package 401A 3,875    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Cargo mat 100 100  
Technology Package     3,000
Universal garage door opener     350
Remote start     425
Package 401A 3,681    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Cargo mat 95 95  
Technology Package     2,727
Universal garage door opener     291
Remote start     353
Options (change) 5,670 100 3,775
Options (change) 5,386 95 3,371
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $52,615 $55,035 $35,170
Total Invoice $50,264 $52,602 $32,646

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,521
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerOptima
TrimSportPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/45-18
Total Price$52,615$55,035$35,170
Adjustments for Features-6,350-8,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,265$46,210$35,170
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0
Total Invoice$50,264$52,602$32,646
Adjustments for Features-6,066-8,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,198$44,167$32,646
Cost Above Minimum$31$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182018
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$100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
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 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$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$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$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
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 $0
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$11,750$14,225$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,350$8,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,066-8,4350

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
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
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested215059%
Total Not Requested149041%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested162553%
Total Not Requested145047%

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