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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: $36,325

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $18,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192015
ModelExplorerOptima
TrimPlatinumSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,165 $35,500
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 1,095 825
Total Price $55,260 $36,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,077
Model Year20192015
ModelExplorerOptima
TrimPlatinumSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$55,260$36,325
Adjustments for Features-10,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,810$36,325

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20192015
ModelExplorerOptima
TrimPlatinumSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear bumper protector$40 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Speaker lights $100
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$14,625$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2070

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20192015
ModelExplorerOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in110.0 in
Length198.3 in190.7 in
Width78.9 in72.1 in
Height70.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.3 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Kia Optima specs.

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