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Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,485

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,538

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,631

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,675 $23,800
Base Invoice $39,800 $22,422
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650  
Cargo cover 130  
Rear bumper protector 75 75
Cargo mat 100 95
3.5L V6 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   125
Remote start   495
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619  
Cargo cover 124  
Rear bumper protector 71 62
Cargo mat 95 78
3.5L V6 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515  
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   102
Remote start   410
Options (change) 2,550 4,790
Options (change) 2,424 4,221
Destination 945 895
Total Price $45,170 $29,485
Total Invoice $43,169 $27,538

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,591
Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$45,170$29,485
Adjustments for Features-6,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,850$29,485
Total Invoice$43,169$27,538
Adjustments for Features-6,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,129$27,538

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$10,095$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,0400

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length198.3 in171.3 in
Width78.9 in70.1 in
Height70.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,457 lb.3,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		81.7 ft356.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400096%
Total Not Requested1504%

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