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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: $28,000 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $9,165 | |||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2020 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Forte |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | EX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,615 | $35,550 | $22,090 |
| Convenience Package | 995 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,505 | 1,995 | |
| Remote start | 385 | 385 | 495 |
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,900 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | 75 | ||
| Floor mats | 125 | ||
| Convenience Package | 846 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,129 | 1,696 | |
| Remote start | 327 | 327 | 410 |
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,570 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | 62 | ||
| Floor mats | 102 | ||
| Options (change) | 4,735 | 3,230 | 4,945 |
| Options (change) | 4,025 | 2,746 | 4,435 |
| Destination | 815 | 815 | 965 |
| Total Price | $37,165 | $39,595 | $28,000 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,900 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,901 | |||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 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) | 190, 7 | 190, 7 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $37,165 | $39,595 | $28,000 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,750 | -735 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $37,165 | $37,845 | $27,265 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $680 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 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 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Interior air filter | $0 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||
| 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 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| 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 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,515 | $6,265 | $5,250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,750 | $735 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,612 | -142 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2009 | 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
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 51% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 6% |
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 |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| 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 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2425 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 2050 | 46% |
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