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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: $23,140

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,405

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelOptimaExplorer Sport Trac
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $19,395 $27,490
Base Invoice $18,045 $25,606
Convenience Package 700  
Leather seating surfaces 600  
2.7L V6 1,005  
Sunroof 800 850
4.6L V8   1,310
Adrenaline Package   2,995
Electronics Package   545
Power-adjustable pedals   150
Floor mats   65
Convenience Package 625  
Leather seating surfaces 535  
2.7L V6 845  
Sunroof 715 723
4.6L V8   1,192
Adrenaline Package   2,756
Electronics Package   463
Power-adjustable pedals   128
Floor mats   47
Options (change) 3,105 5,915
Options (change) 2,720 5,309
Destination 640 785
Total Price $23,140 $34,190
Total Invoice $21,405 $31,700

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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: $9,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,742
Model Year20072008
ModelOptimaExplorer Sport Trac
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine185hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16235/65-18
Total Price$23,140$34,190
Adjustments for Features0-1,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,140$32,515
Total Invoice$21,405$31,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,553
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,405$30,147

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20072008
ModelOptimaExplorer Sport Trac
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power sliding rear window $250
Sunshade, rear$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Rear defrost$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,825$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,553

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20072008
ModelOptimaExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase107.1 in130.5 in
Length186.4 in210.2 in
Width71.1 in73.7 in
Height58.3 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.4,618 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested32550%
Total Not Requested32550%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

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%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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