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Ford Explorer vs. Kia Niro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Kia Niro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,980

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $13,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,187

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $13,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerNiroNiro
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumEXTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $26,150 $32,000
Base Invoice $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $24,843 $30,370
Safe and Smart Package 1,295        
Cargo cover 130 130 130    
Cargo mat 100 100 100 95 95
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140 285 285
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695      
Package 401A   3,875      
Premium Package       5,300  
Rear bumper protector       75 75
Floor mats       135 135
Safe and Smart Package 1,230        
Cargo cover 124 124 124    
Cargo mat 95 95 95 78 78
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133 239 239
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610      
Package 401A   3,681      
Premium Package       4,917  
Rear bumper protector       62 62
Floor mats       108 108
Options (change) 3,360 5,940 370 5,890 590
Options (change) 3,192 5,643 352 5,404 487
Destination 995 995 995 940 940
Total Price $46,445 $52,885 $55,305 $32,980 $33,530
Total Invoice $44,383 $50,521 $52,859 $31,187 $31,797

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Niro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,901
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerNiroNiro
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumEXTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6104hp I4 H104hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12500, 12315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20205/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$46,445$52,885$55,305$32,980$33,530
Adjustments for Features-4,495-7,485-9,9600-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,950$45,400$45,345$32,980$33,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,450$3,395$0$200
Total Invoice$44,383$50,521$52,859$31,187$31,797
Adjustments for Features-4,295-7,150-9,5190-332
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,088$43,371$43,340$31,187$31,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,283$3,252$0$278

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerNiroNiro
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumEXTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
FWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125$125
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Curve control$50$50$50  
Hill descent control $250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
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$150  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Black grille (optional) $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
CD player$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0$0
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station   $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Compass$0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100$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$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
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$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$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,545$12,535$15,010$5,050$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,495$7,485$9,960$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,295-7,150-9,5190-332

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerNiro
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length198.3 in171.5 in
Width78.9 in71.1 in
Height70.0 in60.4 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,107 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in48.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.4 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft354.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested135078%
Total Not Requested37522%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested215059%
Total Not Requested149041%

Option Package Details
Kia Niro EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested557586%
Total Not Requested87514%

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