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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: $27,170

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $24,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerForte
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,380 $54,740 $58,250 $20,990
Cargo cover 130 130 130  
Cargo mat 100 100 100 95
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695    
Premium Tech Package       4,200
Universal garage door opener       350
Rear bumper protector       75
Floor mats       115
Remote start       495
Cargo cover 124 124 124  
Cargo mat 95 95 95 78
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610    
Premium Tech Package       3,863
Universal garage door opener       291
Rear bumper protector       62
Floor mats       93
Remote start       410
Options (change) 1,925 1,925 230 5,330
Options (change) 1,829 1,829 219 4,797
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 850
Total Price $51,550 $57,910 $59,725 $27,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,366
Model Year2020202020202016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerForte
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT10T10T10M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20225/40-18
Total Price$51,550$57,910$59,725$27,170
Adjustments for Features-8,020-9,445-15,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,530$48,465$44,565$27,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,935$1,035$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2020202020202016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerForte
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
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 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
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 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Interior ambient lighting$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
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats$200 $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 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $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, 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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,645$13,070$18,785$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,020$9,445$15,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-478-501-3720

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20202016
ModelExplorerForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase119.1 in106.3 in
Length198.8 in171.3 in
Width78.9 in70.1 in
Height69.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested4625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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