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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201320132013
ModelOptimaExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,995 $32,680 $38,100 $40,780
Base Invoice $19,620 $30,474 $35,528 $38,027
Premium Package 2,200      
Navigation system 1,200 795 795 795
Package 202A   2,250    
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
Premium Package 1,960      
Navigation system 1,075 694 694 694
Package 202A   1,963    
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Options (change) 3,400 4,640 2,390 2,390
Options (change) 3,035 4,049 2,086 2,086
Destination 695 895 895 895
Total Price $25,090 $38,215 $41,385 $44,065
Total Invoice $23,350 $35,418 $38,509 $41,008

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,333
Model Year2010201320132013
ModelOptimaExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$25,090$38,215$41,385$44,065
Adjustments for Features0-4,030-5,595-6,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,090$34,185$35,790$37,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,605$3,060
Total Invoice$23,350$35,418$38,509$41,008
Adjustments for Features0-3,735-5,206-6,347
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,350$31,683$33,303$34,661
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,620$2,978

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2010201320132013
ModelOptimaExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$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$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,425$7,455$9,020$10,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,030$5,595$6,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,735-5,206-6,347

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102013
ModelOptimaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in112.6 in
Length189.0 in197.1 in
Width71.1 in78.9 in
Height58.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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
15.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.080.7 ft3

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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 XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested160060%
Total Not Requested107540%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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