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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: $27,700

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,998

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,855 $20,990
Base Invoice $35,268 $19,811
Package 301A 2,250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo cover 135  
Premium Tech Package   4,200
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   115
Remote start   495
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Package 301A 1,913  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Cargo cover 115  
Premium Tech Package   3,863
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   93
Remote start   410
6-speed shiftable automatic   929
Options (change) 3,980 5,860
Options (change) 3,384 5,337
Destination 825 850
Total Price $42,660 $27,700
Total Invoice $39,477 $25,998

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,033
Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$42,660$27,700
Adjustments for Features-4,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,855$27,700
Total Invoice$39,477$25,998
Adjustments for Features-4,4460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,031$25,998

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,155$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4460

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length197.1 in171.3 in
Width78.9 in70.1 in
Height70.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,557 lb.3,122 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft356.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested67535%
Total Not Requested125065%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Premium Tech 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
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested432594%
Total Not Requested3006%

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