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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: $36,410

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $16,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,784

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $16,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelExplorerExplorerOptimaOptima
TrimSportPlatinumSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $25,023 $33,481
Package 401A 3,875      
Cargo mat 100 100    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695      
Technology Package     4,800  
SX Base Package     3,085  
Universal garage door opener     350 350
Remote start     425 425
Package 401A 3,681      
Cargo mat 95 95    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610      
Technology Package     4,380  
SX Base Package     2,842  
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Remote start     353 353
Options (change) 5,670 100 8,660 775
Options (change) 5,386 95 7,866 644
Destination 995 995 895 895
Total Price $52,615 $55,035 $36,410 $37,760
Total Invoice $50,264 $52,602 $33,784 $35,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,765
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelExplorerExplorerOptimaOptima
TrimSportPlatinumSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$52,615$55,035$36,410$37,760
Adjustments for Features-5,950-8,4250-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,665$46,610$36,410$36,885
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0$475
Total Invoice$50,264$52,602$33,784$35,020
Adjustments for Features-5,684-8,0530-812
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,580$44,549$33,784$34,208
Cost Above Minimum$31$0$0$424

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2018201820172017
ModelExplorerExplorerOptimaOptima
TrimSportPlatinumSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction $0  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$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$50  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$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  
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$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$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   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$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$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Fog lights$125$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $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 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$12,125$14,600$6,175$7,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,950$8,425$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,684-8,0530-812

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182017
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 seats200Yes
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 Requested235065%
Total Not Requested129035%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
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
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested370072%
Total Not Requested145028%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested127549%
Total Not Requested132551%

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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