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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: $21,790 Kia Optima EX | ||||
| Difference: $16,650 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029 Kia Optima EX | ||||
| Difference: $15,606 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | EX | XLT | Limited | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $19,100 | $33,000 | $38,200 | $43,100 |
| Base Invoice | $17,605 | $30,773 | $35,622 | $40,191 |
| Leather Package | 1,000 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 220 | |||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 795 | |||
| Floor mats | 85 | |||
| Package 202B | 2,950 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | 1,595 | |
| Leather Package | 890 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 169 | |||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 710 | |||
| Floor mats | 65 | |||
| Package 202B | 2,575 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,392 | 1,392 | 1,392 | |
| Options (change) | 2,100 | 4,545 | 1,595 | 1,595 |
| Options (change) | 1,834 | 3,967 | 1,392 | 1,392 |
| Destination | 590 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $21,790 | $38,440 | $40,690 | $45,590 |
| Total Invoice | $20,029 | $35,635 | $37,909 | $42,478 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,270 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,692 | ||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | EX | XLT | Limited | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 138hp I4 | 290hp V6 | 290hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T4 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 6 | ?, 9 | 390, 12 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/60-15 | 245/60-18 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $21,790 | $38,440 | $40,690 | $45,590 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,380 | -7,745 | -9,170 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $21,790 | $32,060 | $32,945 | $36,420 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $885 | $4,360 |
| Total Invoice | $20,029 | $35,635 | $37,909 | $42,478 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,914 | -7,216 | -8,544 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $20,029 | $29,721 | $30,693 | $33,934 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $972 | $4,213 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | EX | XLT | Limited | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |||
| 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 net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cassette player | $50 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $2,675 | $9,055 | $10,420 | $11,845 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $6,380 | $7,745 | $9,170 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5,914 | -7,216 | -8,544 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 185.8 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,282 lb. | 4,535 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.8 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.3 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.6 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.4 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.2 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.6 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 | 80.7 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
| Package 202B | ||
| 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 |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Unbranded, 9 speakers | 350 | No |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | 0 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 1425 | 50% |
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