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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: $35,170

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $17,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,646

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $17,618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaExplorerExplorer
TrimSXSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $28,380 $43,883 $51,512
Technology Package 3,000    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Remote start 425    
Package 401A   3,875  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Cargo mat   100 100
Technology Package 2,727    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Remote start 353    
Package 401A   3,681  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Cargo mat   95 95
Options (change) 3,775 5,670 100
Options (change) 3,371 5,386 95
Destination 895 995 995
Total Price $35,170 $52,615 $55,035
Total Invoice $32,646 $50,264 $52,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,521
Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaExplorerExplorer
TrimSXSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$35,170$52,615$55,035
Adjustments for Features0-6,350-8,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,170$46,265$46,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$55$0
Total Invoice$32,646$50,264$52,602
Adjustments for Features0-6,066-8,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,646$44,198$44,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$31$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaExplorerExplorer
TrimSXSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr 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$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
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
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$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  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,400$11,750$14,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,350$8,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,066-8,435

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in112.6 in
Length191.1 in198.3 in
Width73.2 in78.9 in
Height57.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.981.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested162553%
Total Not Requested145047%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested215059%
Total Not Requested149041%

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