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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: $32,330

Kia Niro Touring   
Difference: $4,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006202020202020
ModelExplorerExplorerNiroNiroNiro
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouringTouring Special EditionEX Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $30,790 $30,790 $32,790
Luxury Package 1,700        
Side curtain airbags 560 560      
Cargo cover 80 80      
Roof rack crossbars 60 60 285 285 285
Sunroof 850 850      
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Floor mats     135 135 135
Premium Package         5,300
Luxury Package 1,445        
Side curtain airbags 476 476      
Cargo cover 68 68      
Roof rack crossbars 51 51 239 239 239
Sunroof 723 723      
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Floor mats     108 108 108
Premium Package         4,917
Options (change) 5,500 3,800 420 420 5,720
Options (change) 4,676 3,231 347 347 5,264
Destination 645 645 1,120 1,120 1,120
Total Price $36,345 $36,960 $32,330 $32,330 $39,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Niro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,576
Model Year20062006202020202020
ModelExplorerExplorerNiroNiroNiro
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouringTouring Special EditionEX Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6104hp I4 H104hp I4 H104hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A5S6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7315, 8315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/45-18225/45-18205/60-16
Total Price$36,345$36,960$32,330$32,330$39,630
Adjustments for Features00-4,500-4,500-4,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,345$36,960$27,830$27,830$35,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$0$7,650

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20062006202020202020
ModelExplorerExplorerNiroNiroNiro
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouringTouring Special EditionEX Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Running boards$350$350   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25
Compass$0$0   
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0   
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350   
White-letter tires$0$0   
Total Value of Features$3,075$3,075$7,575$7,575$7,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,500$4,500$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments00-204-204-669

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20062020
ModelExplorerNiro
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in171.5 in
Width73.7 in71.1 in
Height72.8 in60.8 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in48.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft322.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft322.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft363.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Kia Niro EX Premium

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Door sill trim plates100No
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested285044%
Total Not Requested360056%

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