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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,790

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelExplorer Sport TracForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,490 $18,895
Base Invoice $25,606 $18,000
Navigation system 1,995  
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510  
Electronics Package 545  
Adrenaline Package 2,995  
Satellite radio 195  
Floor mats 65  
Sunroof 850 750
Technology Package   1,800
Leather Package   1,000
Navigation system 1,696  
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433  
Electronics Package 463  
Adrenaline Package 2,756  
Satellite radio 166  
Floor mats 47  
Sunroof 723 655
Technology Package   1,570
Leather Package   870
Options (change) 7,155 3,550
Options (change) 6,284 3,095
Destination 785 695
Total Price $35,430 $23,140
Total Invoice $32,675 $21,790

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,871
Model Year20082011
ModelExplorer Sport TracForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18215/45-17
Total Price$35,430$23,140
Adjustments for Features-1,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,330$23,140
Total Invoice$32,675$21,790
Adjustments for Features-1,0140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,661$21,790

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082011
ModelExplorer Sport TracForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power sliding rear window$250 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Rear defrost $200
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,150$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0140

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082011
ModelExplorer Sport TracForte
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.5 in104.3 in
Length210.2 in178.3 in
Width73.7 in69.9 in
Height72.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume0.014.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested112567%
Total Not Requested55033%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested90065%
Total Not Requested47535%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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