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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: $34,510

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172009
ModelOptimaOptimaExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSXSX LimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $31,010
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $28,752
Universal garage door opener 350    
Launch Edition 2,900    
SX Base Package 3,085    
Remote start 425 425 385
Convenience Package     995
Navigation system     2,505
4.6L V8     1,310
Sunroof     850
Universal garage door opener 291    
Launch Edition 2,665    
SX Base Package 2,842    
Remote start 353 353 327
Convenience Package     846
Navigation system     2,129
4.6L V8     1,192
Sunroof     723
Options (change) 6,760 425 6,045
Options (change) 6,151 353 5,217
Destination 895 895 815
Total Price $34,510 $37,410 $37,870
Total Invoice $32,069 $34,729 $34,784

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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: $7,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,200
Model Year201720172009
ModelOptimaOptimaExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSXSX LimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine245hp I4245hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/65-18
Total Price$34,510$37,410$37,870
Adjustments for Features-3,750-6,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,760$30,985$37,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$225$0
Total Invoice$32,069$34,729$34,784
Adjustments for Features-3,485-5,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,584$28,764$34,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$180$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year201720172009
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
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
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 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear defrost$200$200 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0 $0
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Interior trim, special color$0  
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$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
White-letter tires  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,840$11,515$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,750$6,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,485-5,9650

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20172009
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
Kia Optima SX

Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested2508%
Total Not Requested300092%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested87534%
Total Not Requested172566%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested72585%
Total Not Requested12515%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
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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