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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: $28,285

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $17,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152019
ModelExplorerForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,200 $21,990
Package 302A / 303A 4,600  
Rear bumper protector 75 75
Cargo tray 100 80
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Rear spoiler   295
Remote start   495
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   125
Cargo net   50
Package 302A / 303A 4,013  
Rear bumper protector 66 62
Cargo tray 87 67
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Rear spoiler   244
Remote start   410
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   102
Cargo net   42
Options (change) 6,370 5,370
Options (change) 5,558 4,788
Destination 895 925
Total Price $45,465 $28,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,643
Model Year20152019
ModelExplorerForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6147hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/45-17
Total Price$45,465$28,285
Adjustments for Features-6,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,285$28,285

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152019
ModelExplorerForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning $200
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$10,205$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7190

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152019
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 Weight4,535 lb.2,708 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
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested217549%
Total Not Requested230051%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested367582%
Total Not Requested80018%

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