Kia Optima Kia Optima 2010 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2010

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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.

Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,290

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,153

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010
ModelOptimaExplorerExplorer
TrimEXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,995 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $19,620 $31,044 $33,774
Premium Package 2,200    
Navigation system 1,200 1,995  
2.7L V6 1,000    
Convenience Package   1,995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Navigation and Moon Package     2,845
Premium Package 1,960    
Navigation system 1,075 1,696  
2.7L V6 940    
Convenience Package   1,696  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Navigation and Moon Package     2,418
Options (change) 4,400 5,300 4,155
Options (change) 3,975 4,584 3,610
Destination 695 815 815
Total Price $26,090 $39,395 $41,250
Total Invoice $24,290 $36,443 $38,199

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Kia Optima dealer quotes or Ford Explorer dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,299
Model Year201020102010
ModelOptimaExplorerExplorer
TrimEXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine194hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$26,090$39,395$41,250
Adjustments for Features0-3,085-4,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,090$36,310$37,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$755
Total Invoice$24,290$36,443$38,199
Adjustments for Features0-2,854-3,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,290$33,589$34,324
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$735

Return to top

Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020102010
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 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600 
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$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
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,475$5,560$6,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,085$4,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,854-3,875

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102010
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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132553%
Total Not Requested117547%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145052%
Total Not Requested132548%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%
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

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%
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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all Kia models.