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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: $26,800

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,150

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,851

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelExplorer Sport TracForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,490 $19,990
Base Invoice $25,606 $18,993
Adrenaline Package 2,995  
Electronics Package 545  
Navigation system 1,995  
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510  
Satellite radio 195  
Floor mats 65 115
Remote start 385 495
Sunroof 850  
Premium Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Adrenaline Package 2,756  
Electronics Package 463  
Navigation system 1,696  
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433  
Satellite radio 166  
Floor mats 47 93
Remote start 326 410
Sunroof 723  
Premium Package   2,717
Universal garage door opener   291
Premium Plus Package   1,796
Options (change) 7,540 5,960
Options (change) 6,610 5,307
Destination 785 850
Total Price $35,815 $26,800
Total Invoice $33,001 $25,150

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,250
Model Year20082016
ModelExplorer Sport TracForte
TrimLimitedEX
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$35,815$26,800
Adjustments for Features0-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,815$26,375
Total Invoice$33,001$25,150
Adjustments for Features0-399
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,001$24,751

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082016
ModelExplorer Sport TracForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power sliding rear window$250 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear defrost $200
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,400$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-399

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082016
ModelExplorer Sport TracForte
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.5 in106.3 in
Length210.2 in179.5 in
Width73.7 in70.1 in
Height72.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.2,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume0.014.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested127576%
Total Not Requested40024%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested287585%
Total Not Requested50015%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested65043%

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