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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: $27,700

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,755

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaExplorer Sport Trac
TrimEXEX TurboHybridLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $22,700 $24,700 $26,500 $27,490
Base Invoice $21,210 $23,080 $24,760 $25,606
Technology Package 2,000 2,000    
Premium Package 2,250 2,150    
Premium Technology Package     5,000  
Adrenaline Package       2,995
Electronics Package       545
Navigation system       1,995
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers       510
Sunroof       850
Satellite radio       195
Floor mats       65
Technology Package 1,785 1,785    
Premium Package 2,010 1,920    
Premium Technology Package     4,465  
Adrenaline Package       2,756
Electronics Package       463
Navigation system       1,696
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers       433
Sunroof       723
Satellite radio       166
Floor mats       47
Options (change) 4,250 4,150 5,000 7,155
Options (change) 3,795 3,705 4,465 6,284
Destination 750 750 750 785
Total Price $27,700 $29,600 $32,250 $35,430
Total Invoice $25,755 $27,535 $29,975 $32,675

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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: $8,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,966
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaExplorer Sport Trac
TrimEXEX TurboHybridLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H210hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/65-18
Total Price$27,700$29,600$32,250$35,430
Adjustments for Features-1,125-975-1,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,575$28,625$30,500$35,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$3,925$0
Total Invoice$25,755$27,535$29,975$32,675
Adjustments for Features-1,046-907-1,6270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,709$26,628$28,348$32,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,919$3,639$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year2011201120112008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaExplorer Sport Trac
TrimEXEX TurboHybridLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power sliding rear window   $250
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Class II trailer hitch   $200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Storage compartment(s) in bed   $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear defrost$200$200$200 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Running boards   $350
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$5,775$5,625$6,400$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$975$1,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,046-907-1,6270

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20112008
ModelOptimaExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase110.0 in130.5 in
Length190.7 in210.2 in
Width72.1 in73.7 in
Height57.3 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.4,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested195033%
Total Not Requested390067%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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 seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested127576%
Total Not Requested40024%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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