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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: $25,090 Kia Optima EX | ||||
| Difference: $19,690 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350 Kia Optima EX | ||||
| Difference: $19,451 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Optima | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | EX | Limited | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $20,995 | $42,090 | $45,950 | $53,940 |
| Base Invoice | $19,620 | $40,196 | $43,883 | $51,512 |
| Premium Package | 2,200 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,200 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,695 | 1,695 | ||
| Premium Package | 1,960 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,075 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,610 | 1,610 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,400 | 1,695 | 1,695 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 3,035 | 1,610 | 1,610 | 0 |
| Destination | 695 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $25,090 | $44,780 | $48,640 | $54,935 |
| Total Invoice | $23,350 | $42,801 | $46,488 | $52,507 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,155 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,293 | ||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Optima | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | EX | Limited | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 175hp I4 | 280hp I4 | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T5 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 360, 7 | 390, 12 | 390, 12 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/50-17 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $25,090 | $44,780 | $48,640 | $54,935 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,535 | -9,960 | -15,675 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $25,090 | $36,245 | $38,680 | $39,260 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,435 | $3,015 |
| Total Invoice | $23,350 | $42,801 | $46,488 | $52,507 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,158 | -9,519 | -14,982 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $23,350 | $34,643 | $36,969 | $37,525 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,326 | $2,882 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2010 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Optima | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | EX | Limited | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | ||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |||
| 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 | $200 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | |||
| 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 bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $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 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,950 | $12,485 | $13,910 | $19,625 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $8,535 | $9,960 | $15,675 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -8,158 | -9,519 | -14,982 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2010 | 2018 |
| Model | Optima | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 189.0 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,158 lb. | 4,458 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 61.5 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 | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.7 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.8 in | 39.5 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 | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 | 81.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 215/50VR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | No |
| Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1425 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 1075 | 43% |
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