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Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $23,245 Kia Optima EX | ||||
| Difference: $7,645 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $21,168 Kia Optima EX | ||||
| Difference: $7,535 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Optima | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | EX | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $19,100 | $26,495 | $29,245 | $32,395 |
| Base Invoice | $17,605 | $24,771 | $27,273 | $30,178 |
| Leather Package | 1,000 | |||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 795 | |||
| Floor mats | 85 | |||
| 2.7L V6 | 1,300 | |||
| CD changer, remote | 375 | |||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 560 | 560 | 560 | |
| Convenience Group | 250 | |||
| Ironman Package | 1,495 | |||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,305 | 1,310 | 1,310 | |
| Leather Package | 890 | |||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 710 | |||
| Floor mats | 65 | |||
| 2.7L V6 | 1,020 | |||
| CD changer, remote | 288 | |||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 476 | 476 | 476 | |
| Convenience Group | 213 | |||
| Ironman Package | 1,271 | |||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,187 | 1,192 | 1,192 | |
| Options (change) | 3,555 | 3,610 | 1,870 | 1,870 |
| Options (change) | 2,973 | 3,147 | 1,668 | 1,668 |
| Destination | 590 | 785 | 785 | 785 |
| Total Price | $23,245 | $30,890 | $31,900 | $35,050 |
| Total Invoice | $21,168 | $28,703 | $29,726 | $32,631 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,995 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,073 | ||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Optima | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | EX | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 170hp V6 | 292hp V8 | 292hp V8 | 292hp V8 |
| Transmission | T4 | A6 | A6 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 20/27 MPG | 13/20 MPG | 13/20 MPG | 13/20 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 6 | 80, 4 | 80, 4 | 190, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 235/60-18 | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 |
| Total Price | $23,245 | $30,890 | $31,900 | $35,050 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,650 | -2,650 | -4,375 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $23,245 | $28,240 | $29,250 | $30,675 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,010 | $2,435 |
| Total Invoice | $21,168 | $28,703 | $29,726 | $32,631 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,462 | -2,469 | -4,073 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $21,168 | $26,241 | $27,257 | $28,558 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,016 | $2,317 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Optima | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | EX | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| 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 rack | $300 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $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 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cassette player | $50 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| All-weather floor mats | $75 | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,400 | $5,050 | $5,050 | $6,775 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,650 | $2,650 | $4,375 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,462 | -2,469 | -4,073 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 |
| Model | Optima | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 185.8 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,279 lb. | 4,531 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 59.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.8 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.3 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.6 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.4 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.2 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.6 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 9% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 18% |
| Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 100 | Yes |
| Keyless entry keypad | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
| Ironman Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Roof rack crossbars | 50 | No |
| Machined alloy wheels | 0 | No |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | No |
| Bodyside cladding | 350 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| 235/60R18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 1025 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1175 | 53% |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | 1000 | Yes |
| 6-speed automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 18% |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | 1000 | Yes |
| 6-speed automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 18% |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | 1000 | Yes |
| 6-speed automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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