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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: $24,475

Kia Forte GT   
Difference: $14,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelExplorerForte
TrimLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $22,490
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   125
Remote start   495
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   102
Remote start   410
Options (change) 0 1,020
Options (change) 0 845
Destination 825 965
Total Price $38,680 $24,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,426
Model Year20122020
ModelExplorerForte
TrimLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG27/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$38,680$24,475
Adjustments for Features-5,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,475$24,475

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122020
ModelExplorerForte
TrimLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
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 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,405$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8570

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122020
ModelExplorerForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length197.1 in182.7 in
Width78.9 in70.9 in
Height70.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,557 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.7 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft315.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte GT

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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