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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: $36,325

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $350

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,820

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelOptimaExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSX Limited TurboLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $35,500 $27,490
Base Invoice $33,140 $25,606
4.6L V8   1,310
Adrenaline Package   2,995
Electronics Package   545
Navigation system   1,995
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   510
Sunroof   850
Satellite radio   195
4.6L V8   1,192
Adrenaline Package   2,756
Electronics Package   463
Navigation system   1,696
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   433
Sunroof   723
Satellite radio   166
Options (change) 0 8,400
Options (change) 0 7,429
Destination 825 785
Total Price $36,325 $36,675
Total Invoice $33,965 $33,820

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,969
Model Year20152008
ModelOptimaExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSX Limited TurboLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine274hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/65-18
Total Price$36,325$36,675
Adjustments for Features-4,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,925$36,675
Total Invoice$33,965$33,820
Adjustments for Features-4,1140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,851$33,820

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20152008
ModelOptimaExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSX Limited TurboLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power sliding rear window $250
Proximity key$250 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear defrost$200 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,950$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1140

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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 Year20152008
ModelOptimaExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase110.0 in130.5 in
Length190.7 in210.2 in
Width72.1 in73.7 in
Height57.9 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.4,618 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac specs.

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%
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 wheels100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested137577%
Total Not Requested40023%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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