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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: $24,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,015

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelOptimaExplorer Sport Trac
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $19,895 $33,065
Base Invoice $18,510 $30,804
Convenience Package 700  
Appearance Package 700  
Premium Package 1,300  
Stability control 650  
2.7L V6 1,005  
Package 201A   1,335
4.6L V8   1,310
Sunroof   850
Convenience Package 625  
Appearance Package 625  
Premium Package 1,160  
Stability control 580  
2.7L V6 840  
Package 201A   1,135
4.6L V8   1,192
Sunroof   723
Options (change) 4,355 3,495
Options (change) 3,830 3,050
Destination 675 815
Total Price $24,925 $37,375
Total Invoice $23,015 $34,669

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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: $9,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,913
Model Year20082010
ModelOptimaExplorer Sport Trac
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine185hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/65-18
Total Price$24,925$37,375
Adjustments for Features0-2,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,925$34,420
Total Invoice$23,015$34,669
Adjustments for Features0-2,741
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,015$31,928

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20082010
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 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rigid bed cover $700
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Rear defrost$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Tubular side steps, bright finish $500
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$2,875$5,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,741

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20082010
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%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Class IV trailer hitch100No
Total Requested47546%
Total Not Requested55054%
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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