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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: $32,170

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,919

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelOptimaExplorerExplorer
TrimSXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $28,380 $29,319 $32,901
Universal garage door opener 350    
Remote start 425 385 385
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
Universal garage door opener 291    
Remote start 353 327 327
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 775 3,540 2,545
Options (change) 644 3,088 2,242
Destination 895 815 815
Total Price $32,170 $35,970 $38,910
Total Invoice $29,919 $33,222 $35,958

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,442
Model Year201820092009
ModelOptimaExplorerExplorer
TrimSXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$32,170$35,970$38,910
Adjustments for Features-2,3000-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,870$35,970$36,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$990
Total Invoice$29,919$33,222$35,958
Adjustments for Features-2,1390-1,802
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,780$33,222$34,156
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$934

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820092009
ModelOptimaExplorerExplorer
TrimSXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player $125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,340$5,040$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,300$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1390-1,802

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182009
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
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

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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