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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: $25,785

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,272

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020142014
ModelExplorerExplorerForteForte
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $19,700 $20,900
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $18,759 $19,717
Convenience Package 1,995      
Navigation system 1,995      
Remote start 385 385 495 495
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845    
Technology Package     2,000 1,800
Premium Package     2,600 2,200
Rear bumper protector     75 75
Floor mats     115 115
Convenience Package 1,696      
Navigation system 1,696      
Remote start 327 327 410 410
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418    
Technology Package     1,800 1,624
Premium Package     2,348 1,986
Rear bumper protector     62 62
Floor mats     93 93
Options (change) 4,375 3,230 5,285 4,685
Options (change) 3,719 2,745 4,713 4,175
Destination 815 815 800 800
Total Price $38,470 $40,325 $25,785 $26,385
Total Invoice $35,578 $37,334 $24,272 $24,692

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,586
Model Year2010201020142014
ModelExplorerExplorerForteForte
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$38,470$40,325$25,785$26,385
Adjustments for Features-1,670-2,770-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,800$37,555$24,910$26,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0$1,475
Total Invoice$35,578$37,334$24,272$24,692
Adjustments for Features-1,544-2,565-8240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,034$34,769$23,448$24,692
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$0$1,244

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2010201020142014
ModelExplorerExplorerForteForte
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150$150
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals   $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$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,770$5,870$3,975$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,670$2,770$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,544-2,565-8240

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102014
ModelExplorerForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in171.3 in
Width73.7 in70.1 in
Height72.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 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 Headroom38.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.9 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 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155056%
Total Not Requested122544%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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 EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
Premium 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 seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested290080%
Total Not Requested72520%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
Premium 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 seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested290087%
Total Not Requested45013%

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