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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: $25,125

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelOptimaExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $18,510 $30,027 $35,268
Premium Package 1,300    
Stability control 650    
2.7L V6 1,005    
Convenience Package 700    
Appearance Package 700    
Rear spoiler 200    
Package 205A   2,800  
2.0L I4   995 995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Premium Package 1,160    
Stability control 580    
2.7L V6 840    
Convenience Package 625    
Appearance Package 625    
Rear spoiler 160    
Package 205A   2,380  
2.0L I4   906 906
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 4,555 5,390 2,590
Options (change) 3,990 4,642 2,262
Destination 675 825 825
Total Price $25,125 $38,310 $41,270
Total Invoice $23,175 $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: $9,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,956
Model Year200820122012
ModelOptimaExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp V6240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$25,125$38,310$41,270
Adjustments for Features0-3,630-5,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,125$34,680$36,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$23,175$35,494$38,355
Adjustments for Features0-3,363-4,828
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,175$32,131$33,527
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,396

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820122012
ModelOptimaExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr 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  
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
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $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 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
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$3,350$6,980$8,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,630$5,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,363-4,828

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082012
ModelOptimaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in112.6 in
Length186.4 in197.1 in
Width71.1 in78.9 in
Height58.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.4,503 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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		14.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		14.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.880.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested42565%
Total Not Requested22535%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested170056%
Total Not Requested132544%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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