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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $16,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $16,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017201720172017
ModelOptimaExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $33,775 $41,675 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $17,605 $32,255 $39,800 $43,315 $50,839
Leather Package 1,000        
Floor mats 85        
Rear spoiler 220        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795        
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595  
Package 201A   2,110      
Leather Package 890        
Floor mats 65        
Rear spoiler 169        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710        
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515 1,515  
Package 201A   2,004      
Options (change) 2,100 3,705 1,595 1,595 0
Options (change) 1,834 3,519 1,515 1,515 0
Destination 590 945 945 945 945
Total Price $21,790 $38,425 $44,215 $47,895 $54,180
Total Invoice $20,029 $36,719 $42,260 $45,775 $51,784

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,924
Model Year20062017201720172017
ModelOptimaExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$21,790$38,425$44,215$47,895$54,180
Adjustments for Features0-7,080-11,310-12,760-18,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$31,345$32,905$35,135$36,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,560$3,790$4,760
Total Invoice$20,029$36,719$42,260$45,775$51,784
Adjustments for Features0-6,766-10,810-12,195-17,276
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$29,953$31,450$33,580$34,508
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,497$3,627$4,555

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062017201720172017
ModelOptimaExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 $125
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Terrain selector   $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
Cassette player$50    
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Compass $0$0$0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50 
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats $600   
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,900$10,980$15,210$16,660$21,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,080$11,310$12,760$18,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,766-10,810-12,195-17,276

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062017
ModelOptimaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length185.8 in198.3 in
Width71.5 in78.9 in
Height55.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.681.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested45022%
Total Not Requested157578%

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