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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: $23,900

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,515

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelExplorerExplorerForte
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $19,600
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $18,670
Navigation system 1,995    
Convenience Package 1,995    
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845  
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Navigation system 1,696    
Convenience Package 1,696    
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418  
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 3,990 2,845 3,550
Options (change) 3,392 2,418 3,095
Destination 815 815 750
Total Price $38,085 $39,940 $23,900
Total Invoice $35,251 $37,007 $22,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,043
Model Year201020102012
ModelExplorerExplorerForte
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/45-17
Total Price$38,085$39,940$23,900
Adjustments for Features-2,910-4,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,175$35,930$23,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0
Total Invoice$35,251$37,007$22,515
Adjustments for Features-2,693-3,7160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,558$33,291$22,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$733$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201020102012
ModelExplorerExplorerForte
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $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
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,835$6,935$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,910$4,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,693-3,7160

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102012
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110040%
Total Not Requested167560%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92565%
Total Not Requested50035%
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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