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Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,925 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $6,405 | |||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2020 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Forte |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | EX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $28,370 | $31,115 | $22,090 |
| Luxury Package | 1,450 | ||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 350 | 350 | |
| Satellite radio | 195 | 195 | |
| Remote start | 385 | 385 | 495 |
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | |
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,900 | ||
| Floor mats | 125 | ||
| Luxury Package | 1,232 | ||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 298 | 298 | |
| Satellite radio | 166 | 166 | |
| Remote start | 326 | 326 | 410 |
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | |
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,570 | ||
| Floor mats | 102 | ||
| Options (change) | 5,225 | 3,775 | 4,870 |
| Options (change) | 4,441 | 3,209 | 4,373 |
| Destination | 735 | 735 | 965 |
| Total Price | $34,330 | $35,625 | $27,925 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,005 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,934 | |||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2020 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Forte |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | EX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 147hp I4 |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | CVT-6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 290, 7 | 290, 7 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $34,330 | $35,625 | $27,925 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -250 | -1,600 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,330 | $35,375 | $26,325 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,045 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2020 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Forte |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | EX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Interior air filter | $0 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Approach detection | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,800 | $4,050 | $5,400 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $250 | $1,600 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -234 | -306 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2007 | 2020 |
| Model | Explorer | Forte |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 182.7 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 70.9 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,441 lb. | 2,708 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 14.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 51.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 35.7 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 875 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 49% |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 2300 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 2175 | 49% |
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