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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: $30,790

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,715

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelOptimaOptimaExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSXSX LimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $27,490
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $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
Floor mats     65
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
Floor mats     47
Options (change) 0 0 8,465
Options (change) 0 0 7,476
Destination 850 850 785
Total Price $30,790 $36,890 $36,740
Total Invoice $28,715 $34,285 $33,867

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,889
Model Year201620162008
ModelOptimaOptimaExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSXSX LimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine245hp I4245hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/65-18
Total Price$30,790$36,890$36,740
Adjustments for Features-790-5,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,000$31,150$36,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$28,715$34,285$33,867
Adjustments for Features-737-5,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,978$28,950$33,867
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year201620162008
ModelOptimaOptimaExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSXSX LimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power sliding rear window  $250
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear defrost$200$200 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards  $350
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,765$10,715$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$790$5,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-737-5,3350

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20162008
ModelOptimaExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase110.4 in130.5 in
Length191.1 in210.2 in
Width73.2 in73.7 in
Height57.7 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,618 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft30.0 ft3

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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 wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested112567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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