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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: $35,300

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,975

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320062006
ModelOptimaExplorerExplorer
TrimSXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,800 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $25,040 $27,518 $29,578
Limited Package 3,350    
Navigation system 1,400 1,995 1,995
Premium Package 2,950    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
235/65R18   595  
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Sunroof   850 850
Limited Package 3,250    
Navigation system 1,250 1,696 1,696
Premium Package 2,635    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
235/65R18   506  
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 7,700 6,050 3,755
Options (change) 7,135 5,144 3,193
Destination 800 645 645
Total Price $35,300 $36,895 $36,915
Total Invoice $32,975 $33,307 $33,416

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,943
Model Year201320062006
ModelOptimaExplorerExplorer
TrimSXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$35,300$36,895$36,915
Adjustments for Features-1,72500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,575$36,895$36,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20
Total Invoice$32,975$33,307$33,416
Adjustments for Features-1,61100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,364$33,307$33,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$109

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320062006
ModelOptimaExplorerExplorer
TrimSXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Speaker lights$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Floor mats $75$75
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,225$4,500$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,725$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,61100

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132006
ModelOptimaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in113.7 in
Length190.7 in193.4 in
Width72.1 in73.7 in
Height57.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,224 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 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
15.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.483.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
First-aid kit15No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested45042%
Total Not Requested61558%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested50017%
Total Not Requested253083%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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 Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%

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 pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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