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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: $28,285 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $16,380 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2019 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Forte |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | Platinum | EX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $41,300 | $43,500 | $52,970 | $21,990 |
| BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. | 650 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Cargo tray | 100 | 100 | 100 | 80 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | ||
| Package 401A | 4,300 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,900 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | |||
| Cargo net | 50 | |||
| Floor mats | 125 | |||
| Remote start | 495 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 295 | |||
| BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. | 619 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | 71 | 71 | 71 | 62 |
| Cargo tray | 95 | 95 | 95 | 67 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,515 | 1,515 | ||
| Package 401A | 4,085 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,570 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | |||
| Cargo net | 42 | |||
| Floor mats | 102 | |||
| Remote start | 410 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 244 | |||
| Options (change) | 2,420 | 6,070 | 175 | 5,370 |
| Options (change) | 2,300 | 5,766 | 166 | 4,788 |
| Destination | 945 | 945 | 945 | 925 |
| Total Price | $44,665 | $50,515 | $54,090 | $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: $10,775 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,617 | ||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2019 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Forte |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | Platinum | EX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 147hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | CVT-6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 390, 12 | 500, 12 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $44,665 | $50,515 | $54,090 | $28,285 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,605 | -8,095 | -11,995 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $39,060 | $42,420 | $42,095 | $28,285 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,360 | $3,035 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2019 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Forte |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | Platinum | EX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Approach detection | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| 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 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| 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 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $11,280 | $13,770 | $17,670 | $5,675 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,605 | $8,095 | $11,995 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,357 | -7,733 | -11,465 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2016 | 2019 |
| Model | Explorer | Forte |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 182.7 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 70.9 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,458 lb. | 2,708 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 14.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 51.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 35.7 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 | 15.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 48% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| Package 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1575 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 49% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3875 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 13% |
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