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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: $31,140

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,006

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelOptimaOptimaExplorerExplorer
TrimSXSX LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $27,273 $30,178
Universal garage door opener 350 350    
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Luxury Package     1,290  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package     510  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
Universal garage door opener 291 291    
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Luxury Package     1,097  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package     433  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Obstacle detection, rear     251  
Options (change) 350 350 5,960 3,865
Options (change) 291 291 5,145 3,364
Destination 850 850 785 785
Total Price $31,140 $37,240 $35,990 $37,045
Total Invoice $29,006 $34,576 $33,203 $34,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,620
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelOptimaOptimaExplorerExplorer
TrimSXSX LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$31,140$37,240$35,990$37,045
Adjustments for Features0-4,950-625-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,140$32,290$35,365$36,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0$805
Total Invoice$29,006$34,576$33,203$34,327
Adjustments for Features0-4,596-577-811
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,006$29,980$32,626$33,516
Cost Above Minimum$0$974$0$890

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016201620082008
ModelOptimaOptimaExplorerExplorer
TrimSXSX LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200   
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Surround sound $250  
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated front row armrests$100$100  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Heated second row seats $200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,365$10,315$5,990$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,950$625$875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,596-577-811

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162008
ModelOptimaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in113.7 in
Length191.1 in193.4 in
Width73.2 in73.7 in
Height57.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
15.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.983.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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