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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: $23,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,049

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelOptimaExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $17,605 $29,479 $34,952
Leather Package 1,000    
Rear spoiler 220    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Floor mats 85    
2.7L V6 1,300    
Package 202A   3,075  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Leather Package 890    
Rear spoiler 169    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Floor mats 65    
2.7L V6 1,020    
Package 202A   2,614  
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 3,400 4,670 1,595
Options (change) 2,854 3,970 1,356
Destination 590 825 825
Total Price $23,090 $37,015 $39,955
Total Invoice $21,049 $34,274 $37,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,549
Model Year200620112011
ModelOptimaExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$23,090$37,015$39,955
Adjustments for Features0-6,130-7,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,090$30,885$32,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,625
Total Invoice$21,049$34,274$37,133
Adjustments for Features0-5,676-6,919
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,049$28,598$30,214
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,616

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620112011
ModelOptimaExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Total Value of Features$2,325$8,455$9,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,130$7,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,676-6,919

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062011
ModelOptimaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length185.8 in197.1 in
Width71.5 in78.9 in
Height55.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.4,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.680.7 ft3

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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

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested150047%
Total Not Requested172553%

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