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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: $32,405

Kia Niro Touring   
Difference: $2,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008202020202020
ModelExplorerExplorerNiroNiroNiro
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouringTouring Special EditionEX Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $30,790 $30,790 $32,790
Luxury Package 1,290        
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Audiophile Package 510        
Cargo cover 90 90      
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 285 285 285
Obstacle detection, rear 295        
Rear bumper protector     75 75 75
Floor mats     135 135 135
Premium Package         5,300
Luxury Package 1,097        
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Audiophile Package 433        
Cargo cover 77 77      
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 239 239 239
Obstacle detection, rear 251        
Rear bumper protector     62 62 62
Floor mats     108 108 108
Premium Package         4,917
Options (change) 4,855 2,760 495 495 5,795
Options (change) 4,127 2,346 409 409 5,326
Destination 785 785 1,120 1,120 1,120
Total Price $34,885 $35,940 $32,405 $32,405 $39,705

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Niro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,833
Model Year20082008202020202020
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)190, 7190, 7315, 8315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/45-18225/45-18205/60-16
Total Price$34,885$35,940$32,405$32,405$39,705
Adjustments for Features0-250-3,750-3,750-3,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,885$35,690$28,655$28,655$36,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0$0$7,650

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20082008202020202020
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   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
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
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
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   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
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
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0$0$0
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic information  $25$25$25
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
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
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
White-letter tires$0$0   
Total Value of Features$3,675$3,925$7,425$7,425$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$3,750$3,750$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232-177-177-552

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20082020
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Niro EX Premium

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
AC power outlet100No
Door sill trim plates100No
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested295046%
Total Not Requested350054%

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