| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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: $26,695 Kia Forte EX | |||||
| Difference: $21,730 | |||||
|
|
|||||
Calculate Payments |
|||||
|
|
|||||
| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | Limited | ST | Platinum | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $45,255 | $49,000 | $52,730 | $19,690 | $20,890 |
| Cargo cover | 130 | 130 | 130 | ||
| Cargo mat | 100 | 100 | 100 | 95 | 95 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,695 | 1,695 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,100 | 1,900 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,700 | 2,300 | |||
| UVO | 600 | ||||
| Rear bumper protector | 75 | 75 | |||
| Floor mats | 115 | 115 | |||
| Remote start | 495 | 495 | |||
| Cargo cover | 124 | 124 | 124 | ||
| Cargo mat | 95 | 95 | 95 | 78 | 78 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,610 | 1,610 | |||
| Technology Package | 1,893 | 1,717 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,441 | 2,079 | |||
| UVO | 558 | ||||
| Rear bumper protector | 62 | 62 | |||
| Floor mats | 93 | 93 | |||
| Remote start | 410 | 410 | |||
| Options (change) | 1,925 | 1,925 | 230 | 6,180 | 4,980 |
| Options (change) | 1,829 | 1,829 | 219 | 5,535 | 4,439 |
| Destination | 1,245 | 1,245 | 1,245 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $48,425 | $52,170 | $54,205 | $26,695 | $26,695 |
|
|
|||||
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
Dealer Price Quotes
|
Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars? Request free, no-obligation Ford Explorer dealer quotes or Kia Forte dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form. The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours. |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX | |||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,185 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,174 | |||||
| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | Limited | ST | Platinum | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 300hp I4 | 400hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 173hp I4 | 201hp I4 |
| Transmission | A10 | T10 | T10 | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 390, 12 | 500, 12 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/55-20 | 255/55-20 | 275/45-21 | 205/55-16 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $48,425 | $52,170 | $54,205 | $26,695 | $26,695 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,420 | -8,945 | -12,960 | -875 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,005 | $43,225 | $41,245 | $25,820 | $26,695 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,220 | $240 | $0 | $875 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | Limited | ST | Platinum | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 10-speed automatic | $1400 | ||||
| 10-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1500 | $1500 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| 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 | $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 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $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 | $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 | $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 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $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 | $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 | $25 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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 | $50 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $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 | $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 | $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 | $350 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $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 | $11,545 | $13,070 | $17,085 | $5,000 | $4,125 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,420 | $8,945 | $12,960 | $875 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -471 | -527 | -350 | -823 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2021 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | Forte |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 198.8 in | 171.3 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,346 lb. | 3,046 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.7 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.8 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 59.2 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.3 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.9 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 59.1 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.0 in | 35.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 54.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 32.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.2 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.9 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.8 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3600 | 99% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 1% |
| UVO | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| 911 assist | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Was this information useful?
We're glad we could help! Share this page: |
|
|
We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it. |
|
|
|
|
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.
