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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: $18,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,755

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $18,872

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelOptimaExplorer
TrimSXPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $28,380 $50,587
Technology Package 3,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50  
Remote start 425  
Cargo tray 80 100
Technology Package 2,727  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42  
Remote start 353  
Cargo tray 67 95
Options (change) 3,905 100
Options (change) 3,480 95
Destination 895 945
Total Price $35,300 $54,015
Total Invoice $32,755 $51,627

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,767
Model Year20182016
ModelOptimaExplorer
TrimSXPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$35,300$54,015
Adjustments for Features0-8,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,300$45,535
Total Invoice$32,755$51,627
Adjustments for Features0-8,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,755$43,522

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182016
ModelOptimaExplorer
TrimSXPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $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
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $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 
Total Value of Features$5,490$13,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,105

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182016
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
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested162553%
Total Not Requested145047%

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