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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: $32,810

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $1,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,047

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720182018
ModelExplorerExplorerNiroNiro
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEXTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $26,150 $32,000
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $24,843 $30,370
Luxury Package 1,450      
Satellite radio 195 195    
Cargo cover 90 90    
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 285 285
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Sunroof 850 850    
Obstacle detection, rear 255      
Premium Package     5,300  
Floor mats     135 135
Luxury Package 1,232      
Satellite radio 166 166    
Cargo cover 77 77    
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 239 239
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Sunroof 723 723    
Obstacle detection, rear 217      
Premium Package     4,917  
Floor mats     108 108
Options (change) 4,950 3,245 5,720 420
Options (change) 4,208 2,759 5,264 347
Destination 735 735 940 940
Total Price $34,055 $35,095 $32,810 $33,360
Total Invoice $31,733 $32,855 $31,047 $31,657

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Niro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,447
Model Year2007200720182018
ModelExplorerExplorerNiroNiro
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEXTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6104hp I4 H104hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A5S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18205/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$34,055$35,095$32,810$33,360
Adjustments for Features00-3,975-4,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,055$35,095$28,835$29,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$0$200
Total Invoice$31,733$32,855$31,047$31,657
Adjustments for Features00-3,761-4,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,733$32,855$27,286$27,553
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,122$0$267

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Niro

Model Year2007200720182018
ModelExplorerExplorerNiroNiro
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEXTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Proximity key  $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,075$3,075$7,050$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,975$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,761-4,104

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20072018
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%

Option Package Details
Kia Niro EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
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 sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested285044%
Total Not Requested360056%

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