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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: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,999

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelOptimaExplorerExplorer
TrimEXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,690 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $19,255 $27,518 $29,578
Premium Package 1,300    
Convenience Package 970    
Navigation system 1,200 1,995 1,995
2.7L V6 1,005    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Sunroof   850 850
Premium Package 1,160    
Convenience Package 865    
Navigation system 1,075 1,696 1,696
2.7L V6 840    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 4,475 6,655 4,955
Options (change) 3,940 5,706 4,261
Destination 675 645 645
Total Price $25,840 $37,500 $38,115
Total Invoice $23,870 $33,869 $34,484

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,441
Model Year200920062006
ModelOptimaExplorerExplorer
TrimEXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine194hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$25,840$37,500$38,115
Adjustments for Features0-1,725-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,840$35,775$36,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$23,870$33,869$34,484
Adjustments for Features0-1,558-1,561
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,870$32,311$32,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$612

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920062006
ModelOptimaExplorerExplorer
TrimEXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Sunshade, rear$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,425$4,150$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,558-1,561

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092006
ModelOptimaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in113.7 in
Length189.0 in193.4 in
Width71.1 in73.7 in
Height58.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.083.7 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
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested42540%
Total Not Requested62560%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65038%
Total Not Requested107562%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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