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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: $30,950 Kia Optima SX | |||
| Difference: $19,390 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805 Kia Optima SX | |||
| Difference: $19,283 | |||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Optima | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SX | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $26,200 | $43,500 | $52,970 |
| Base Invoice | $24,480 | $41,543 | $50,587 |
| Premium Package | 2,000 | ||
| Technology Package | 2,000 | ||
| Package 401A | 4,300 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | ||
| Premium Package | 1,790 | ||
| Technology Package | 1,785 | ||
| Package 401A | 4,085 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,515 | ||
| Options (change) | 4,000 | 5,895 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 3,575 | 5,600 | 0 |
| Destination | 750 | 945 | 945 |
| Total Price | $30,950 | $50,340 | $53,915 |
| Total Invoice | $28,805 | $48,088 | $51,532 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,105 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,435 | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Optima | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SX | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 274hp I4 | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 22/34 MPG | 16/22 MPG | 16/22 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 550, 12 | 390, 12 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $30,950 | $50,340 | $53,915 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,960 | -12,860 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,950 | $41,380 | $41,055 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $325 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $28,805 | $48,088 | $51,532 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,559 | -12,292 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,805 | $39,529 | $39,240 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $289 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Optima | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SX | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Speaker lights | $100 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Partial leather seating sufaces | $450 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $4,125 | $13,085 | $16,985 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $8,960 | $12,860 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -8,559 | -12,292 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2011 | 2016 |
| Model | Optima | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 190.7 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,385 lb. | 4,890 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.2 in | 61.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.7 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 45.5 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.6 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.7 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 | 15.4 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.4 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 | 81.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 27% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| Package 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1425 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 54% |
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