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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: $33,580

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202009
ModelOptimaExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $32,190 $31,010
Remote start 425 385
Convenience Package   995
4.6L V8   1,310
Sunroof   850
Remote start 353 327
Convenience Package   846
4.6L V8   1,192
Sunroof   723
Options (change) 425 3,540
Options (change) 353 3,088
Destination 965 815
Total Price $33,580 $35,365

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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: $4,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,460
Model Year20202009
ModelOptimaExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine245hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/65-18
Total Price$33,580$35,365
Adjustments for Features-3,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,440$35,365

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20202009
ModelOptimaExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power sliding rear window $250
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear defrost$200 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Tubular side steps $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,590$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1230

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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 Year20202009
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 Weight3,558 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac specs.

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%
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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