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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: $24,015 Kia Forte SX | |||||
| Difference: $16,175 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,607 Kia Forte SX | |||||
| Difference: $15,788 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Forte |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | Sport | Platinum | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $33,400 | $41,300 | $43,500 | $52,970 | $19,600 |
| Base Invoice | $31,897 | $39,442 | $41,543 | $50,587 | $18,670 |
| Navigation system | 795 | 795 | |||
| Package 202A | 3,225 | ||||
| Cargo cover | 130 | 130 | 130 | 130 | |
| Cargo tray | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 75 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | 1,595 | ||
| Technology Package | 1,800 | ||||
| Sunroof | 750 | ||||
| Leather Package | 1,000 | ||||
| Cargo net | 40 | ||||
| Navigation system | 755 | 755 | |||
| Package 202A | 3,064 | ||||
| Cargo cover | 124 | 124 | 124 | 124 | |
| Cargo tray | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 60 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,515 | 1,515 | 1,515 | ||
| Technology Package | 1,570 | ||||
| Sunroof | 655 | ||||
| Leather Package | 870 | ||||
| Cargo net | 32 | ||||
| Options (change) | 5,845 | 1,825 | 2,620 | 230 | 3,665 |
| Options (change) | 5,553 | 1,734 | 2,489 | 219 | 3,187 |
| Destination | 945 | 945 | 945 | 945 | 750 |
| Total Price | $40,190 | $44,070 | $47,065 | $54,145 | $24,015 |
| Total Invoice | $38,395 | $42,121 | $44,977 | $51,751 | $22,607 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,710 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,567 | |||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Forte |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | Sport | Platinum | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 290hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | 390, 12 | 390, 12 | 500, 12 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/60-18 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $40,190 | $44,070 | $47,065 | $54,145 | $24,015 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,465 | -8,430 | -9,095 | -15,345 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,725 | $35,640 | $37,970 | $38,800 | $24,015 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $915 | $3,245 | $4,075 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $38,395 | $42,121 | $44,977 | $51,751 | $22,607 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,221 | -8,057 | -8,692 | -14,667 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,174 | $34,064 | $36,285 | $37,084 | $22,607 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $890 | $3,111 | $3,910 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Forte |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | Sport | Platinum | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | ||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | ||||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $9,105 | $12,070 | $12,735 | $18,985 | $3,640 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,465 | $8,430 | $9,095 | $15,345 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,221 | -8,057 | -8,692 | -14,667 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | Forte |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 170.9 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,458 lb. | 2,782 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 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 | 40.6 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 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 | 33.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 0.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| Package 202A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Unbranded, 9 speakers | 350 | No |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | 0 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 1275 | 47% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 4% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 2% |
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