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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: $23,340 Kia Optima EX | |||
| Difference: $14,970 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $21,565 Kia Optima EX | |||
| Difference: $13,929 | |||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Optima | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | EX | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $19,395 | $32,095 | $37,855 |
| Base Invoice | $18,045 | $30,027 | $35,268 |
| 2.7L V6 | 1,005 | ||
| Convenience Package | 700 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 600 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 200 | ||
| Sunroof | 800 | ||
| Package 205A | 2,800 | ||
| 2.0L I4 | 995 | 995 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | |
| 2.7L V6 | 845 | ||
| Convenience Package | 625 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 535 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 160 | ||
| Sunroof | 715 | ||
| Package 205A | 2,380 | ||
| 2.0L I4 | 906 | 906 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | 1,356 | |
| Options (change) | 3,305 | 5,390 | 2,590 |
| Options (change) | 2,880 | 4,642 | 2,262 |
| Destination | 640 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $23,340 | $38,310 | $41,270 |
| Total Invoice | $21,565 | $35,494 | $38,355 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,215 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,524 | |||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Optima | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | EX | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 185hp V6 | 240hp I4 | 240hp I4 |
| Transmission | T5 | A6 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 22/30 MPG | 20/28 MPG | 20/28 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 360, 7 | ?, 8 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/60-16 | 245/60-18 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $23,340 | $38,310 | $41,270 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,755 | -6,070 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $23,340 | $33,555 | $35,200 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,645 |
| Total Invoice | $21,565 | $35,494 | $38,355 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,405 | -5,641 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $21,565 | $31,089 | $32,714 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,625 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Optima | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | EX | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | ||
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | $400 | $400 | |
| 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 | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | |
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| 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 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| Cassette player | $50 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| 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 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| 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 | $3,200 | $7,955 | $9,270 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,755 | $6,070 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -4,405 | -5,641 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2007 | 2012 |
| Model | Optima | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,287 lb. | 4,503 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.7 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.7 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.8 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 | 14.8 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 425 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| Package 205A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Unbranded, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | 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 | 1700 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 1325 | 44% |
| turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 | 1000 | Yes |
| 6-speed automatic | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 | 1000 | Yes |
| 6-speed automatic | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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