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Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,245

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,168

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelOptimaExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $28,225 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $17,605 $25,761 $27,518 $29,578
Leather Package 1,000      
Floor mats 85      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795      
2.7L V6 1,300      
CD changer, remote 375      
Convenience Group   350    
Leather seating surfaces   695    
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200 1,200
Sunroof   850 850 850
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
Leather Package 890      
Floor mats 65      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710      
2.7L V6 1,020      
CD changer, remote 288      
Convenience Group   298    
Leather seating surfaces   591    
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068 1,068
Sunroof   723 723 723
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
Options (change) 3,555 3,095 4,100 2,400
Options (change) 2,973 2,680 3,534 2,089
Destination 590 645 645 645
Total Price $23,245 $31,965 $34,945 $35,560
Total Invoice $21,168 $29,086 $31,697 $32,312

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,439
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelOptimaExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp V6292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT4A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 680, 4290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$23,245$31,965$34,945$35,560
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-3,400-3,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,245$30,340$31,545$32,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,205$1,820
Total Invoice$21,168$29,086$31,697$32,312
Adjustments for Features0-1,479-3,084-3,089
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,168$27,607$28,613$29,223
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,006$1,616

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelOptimaExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,325$3,950$5,725$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$3,400$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,479-3,084-3,089

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062006
ModelOptimaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.7 in
Length185.8 in193.4 in
Width71.5 in73.7 in
Height55.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		13.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.683.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52530%
Total Not Requested120070%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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