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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: $34,355

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $15,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,144

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $14,173

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015
ModelOptimaOptimaExplorer
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,700 $35,500 $43,100
Base Invoice $25,920 $33,140 $40,191
Premium Package 3,300    
Technology Package 2,400    
Cargo net 50 50  
Cargo tray 80 80 100
Package 401A     4,300
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Premium Package 3,060    
Technology Package 2,230    
Cargo net 42 42  
Cargo tray 67 67 87
Package 401A     3,752
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Options (change) 5,830 130 5,995
Options (change) 5,399 109 5,231
Destination 825 825 895
Total Price $34,355 $36,455 $49,990
Total Invoice $32,144 $34,074 $46,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,049
Model Year201520152015
ModelOptimaOptimaExplorer
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4274hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$34,355$36,455$49,990
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-5,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,355$35,105$44,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$32,144$34,074$46,317
Adjustments for Features0-1,262-5,124
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,144$32,812$41,193
Cost Above Minimum$0$668$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520152015
ModelOptimaOptimaExplorer
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Speaker lights$100$100 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats  $600
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$3,700$5,050$9,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,262-5,124

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152015
ModelOptimaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in112.6 in
Length190.7 in197.1 in
Width72.1 in78.9 in
Height57.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 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
15.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.480.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested272583%
Total Not Requested55017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested222571%
Total Not Requested92529%

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