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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: $30,960

Kia Niro Touring   
Difference: $3,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,336

Kia Niro Touring   
Difference: $2,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072017
ModelExplorerExplorerNiro
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $29,650
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $28,098
Luxury Package 1,450    
Satellite radio 195 195  
Cargo cover 90 90  
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 285
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Obstacle detection, rear 255    
Floor mats     130
Luxury Package 1,232    
Satellite radio 166 166  
Cargo cover 77 77  
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 239
Sunroof 723 723  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Obstacle detection, rear 217    
Floor mats     104
Options (change) 4,950 3,245 415
Options (change) 4,208 2,759 343
Destination 735 735 895
Total Price $34,055 $35,095 $30,960
Total Invoice $31,733 $32,855 $29,336

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Niro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,292
Model Year200720072017
ModelExplorerExplorerNiro
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6104hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A5S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,055$35,095$30,960
Adjustments for Features00-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,055$35,095$28,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$0
Total Invoice$31,733$32,855$29,336
Adjustments for Features00-1,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,733$32,855$27,441
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,122$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Niro

Model Year200720072017
ModelExplorerExplorerNiro
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key  $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,075$3,075$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,895

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20072017
ModelExplorerNiro
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in171.5 in
Width73.7 in71.1 in
Height72.8 in60.4 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,107 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft354.5 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%

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