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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: $9,735 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $21,168 Kia Optima EX | ||||
| Difference: $9,324 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Optima | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | EX | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $19,100 | $28,470 | $31,615 | $35,550 |
| Base Invoice | $17,605 | $26,458 | $29,319 | $32,901 |
| Leather Package | 1,000 | |||
| Floor mats | 85 | |||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 795 | |||
| 2.7L V6 | 1,300 | |||
| CD changer, remote | 375 | |||
| Sun and SYNC Package | 795 | |||
| Convenience Package | 595 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 995 | |||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,310 | 1,310 | 1,310 | |
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | ||
| Leather Package | 890 | |||
| Floor mats | 65 | |||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 710 | |||
| 2.7L V6 | 1,020 | |||
| CD changer, remote | 288 | |||
| Sun and SYNC Package | 675 | |||
| Convenience Package | 506 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 846 | |||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,192 | 1,192 | 1,192 | |
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,555 | 3,695 | 2,160 | 2,160 |
| Options (change) | 2,973 | 3,219 | 1,915 | 1,915 |
| Destination | 590 | 815 | 815 | 815 |
| Total Price | $23,245 | $32,980 | $34,590 | $38,525 |
| Total Invoice | $21,168 | $30,492 | $32,049 | $35,631 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,885 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,689 | ||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| 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 | 235/70-16 | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 |
| Total Price | $23,245 | $32,980 | $34,590 | $38,525 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,850 | -3,025 | -6,050 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $23,245 | $30,130 | $31,565 | $32,475 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,435 | $2,345 |
| Total Invoice | $21,168 | $30,492 | $32,049 | $35,631 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,635 | -2,803 | -5,596 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $21,168 | $27,857 | $29,246 | $30,035 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,389 | $2,178 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| 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 | $125 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $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 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| 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 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| 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 | $125 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $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 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,325 | $5,175 | $5,350 | $8,375 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,850 | $3,025 | $6,050 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,635 | -2,803 | -5,596 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 |
| 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 SYNC Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| USB port | 25 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Voice control for audio system | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 18% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Keyless entry keypad | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 275 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 61% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | 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 |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 23% |
| 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
| 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
| 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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