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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $17,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $17,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerOptima
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $19,100
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $17,605
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695    
Package 201A 2,330        
Leather Package         1,000
Floor mats         85
Rear spoiler         220
Antilock brakes (ABS)         795
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Package 201A 2,213        
Leather Package         890
Floor mats         65
Rear spoiler         169
Antilock brakes (ABS)         710
Options (change) 4,025 1,695 1,695 0 2,100
Options (change) 3,823 1,610 1,610 0 1,834
Destination 995 995 995 995 590
Total Price $39,040 $44,780 $48,640 $54,935 $21,790
Total Invoice $37,307 $42,801 $46,488 $52,507 $20,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,775
Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerOptima
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20205/60-15
Total Price$39,040$44,780$48,640$54,935$21,790
Adjustments for Features-6,805-11,145-12,820-18,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,235$33,635$35,820$36,800$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$3,585$4,565$0
Total Invoice$37,307$42,801$46,488$52,507$20,029
Adjustments for Features-6,503-10,652-12,253-17,3330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,804$32,149$34,235$35,174$20,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,345$3,431$4,370$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerOptima
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $900
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 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
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 
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, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
Cassette player    $50
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player $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 
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Heated front seats $200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
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 
Total Value of Features$10,830$15,170$16,845$22,160$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,805$11,145$12,820$18,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,503-10,652-12,253-17,3330

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182006
ModelExplorerOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length198.3 in185.8 in
Width78.9 in71.5 in
Height70.0 in55.5 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.2 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 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested57526%
Total Not Requested162574%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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