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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: $22,640

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,310

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072011
ModelExplorerExplorerForte
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $18,395
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $17,520
Cargo cover 90 90  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Sunroof 850 850 750
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Technology Package     1,800
Leather Package     1,000
Cargo cover 77 77  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Sunroof 723 723 655
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Technology Package     1,570
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 3,640 3,130 3,550
Options (change) 3,095 2,662 3,095
Destination 735 735 695
Total Price $32,745 $34,980 $22,640
Total Invoice $30,620 $32,758 $21,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,164
Model Year200720072011
ModelExplorerExplorerForte
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/45-17
Total Price$32,745$34,980$22,640
Adjustments for Features-1,225-2,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,520$32,330$22,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$810$0
Total Invoice$30,620$32,758$21,310
Adjustments for Features-1,146-2,4820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,474$30,276$21,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$802$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200720072011
ModelExplorerExplorerForte
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key  $250
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
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,750$5,175$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,225$2,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,146-2,4820

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072011
ModelExplorerForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in104.3 in
Length193.4 in170.9 in
Width73.7 in69.9 in
Height72.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,782 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 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80058%
Total Not Requested57542%
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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