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Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,880

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaExplorer Sport Trac
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $19,100 $27,490
Base Invoice $17,605 $25,606
Leather Package 1,000  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Floor mats 85 65
2.7L V6 1,300  
Electronics Package   545
Leather seating surfaces   995
4.6L V8   1,310
Sunroof   850
Leather Package 890  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Floor mats 65 47
2.7L V6 1,020  
Electronics Package   463
Leather seating surfaces   846
4.6L V8   1,192
Sunroof   723
Options (change) 3,180 3,765
Options (change) 2,685 3,271
Destination 590 785
Total Price $22,870 $32,040
Total Invoice $20,880 $29,662

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,866
Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaExplorer Sport Trac
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine170hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT4A6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/65-18
Total Price$22,870$32,040
Adjustments for Features0-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,870$28,890
Total Invoice$20,880$29,662
Adjustments for Features0-2,916
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,880$26,746

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaExplorer Sport Trac
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power sliding rear window $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear defrost$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Tubular side steps $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$2,000$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,916

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase106.3 in130.5 in
Length185.8 in210.2 in
Width71.5 in73.7 in
Height55.5 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.4,618 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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