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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: $20,255 Kia Forte SX | |||
| Difference: $20,535 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $19,127 Kia Forte SX | |||
| Difference: $18,869 | |||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2010 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Forte |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $38,200 | $43,100 | $17,495 |
| Base Invoice | $35,622 | $40,191 | $16,660 |
| Cargo tray | 100 | 100 | 75 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,000 | ||
| Sunroof | 700 | ||
| Cargo net | 40 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 70 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 180 | ||
| Cargo tray | 87 | 87 | 60 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,392 | 1,392 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 870 | ||
| Sunroof | 610 | ||
| Cargo net | 32 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 55 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 145 | ||
| Options (change) | 1,695 | 1,695 | 2,065 |
| Options (change) | 1,479 | 1,479 | 1,772 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 695 |
| Total Price | $40,790 | $45,690 | $20,255 |
| Total Invoice | $37,996 | $42,565 | $19,127 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,825 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,687 | |||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2010 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Forte |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 390, 12 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $40,790 | $45,690 | $20,255 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,710 | -8,885 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $33,080 | $36,805 | $20,255 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,725 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $37,996 | $42,565 | $19,127 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,182 | -8,277 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,814 | $34,288 | $19,127 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,474 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2010 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Forte |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | ||
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $9,980 | $11,155 | $2,270 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,710 | $8,885 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -7,182 | -8,277 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2015 | 2010 |
| Model | Explorer | Forte |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 178.3 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,535 lb. | 2,708 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 35.0 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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