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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: $32,860

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $11,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,089

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $9,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelExplorerNiroNiro
TrimLimitedEXTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $26,150 $32,000
Base Invoice $34,952 $24,843 $30,370
Package 302A 4,305    
Cargo cover 135    
Roof rack crossbars 120 285 285
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Premium Package   5,300  
Cargo net   50 50
Floor mats   135 135
Package 302A 3,659    
Cargo cover 115    
Roof rack crossbars 106 239 239
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Premium Package   4,917  
Cargo net   42 42
Floor mats   108 108
Options (change) 6,155 5,770 470
Options (change) 5,236 5,306 389
Destination 825 940 940
Total Price $44,515 $32,860 $33,410
Total Invoice $41,013 $31,089 $31,699

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Niro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,086
Model Year201120182018
ModelExplorerNiroNiro
TrimLimitedEXTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6104hp I4 H104hp I4 H
TransmissionT6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20205/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$44,515$32,860$33,410
Adjustments for Features-3,0800-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,435$32,860$33,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200
Total Invoice$41,013$31,089$31,699
Adjustments for Features-2,8380-332
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,175$31,089$31,367
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$278

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Niro

Model Year201120182018
ModelExplorerNiroNiro
TrimLimitedEXTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Curve control$50  
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Tachometer$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$7,905$4,825$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,080$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8380-332

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerNiro
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length197.1 in171.5 in
Width78.9 in71.1 in
Height70.4 in60.4 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.3,107 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in48.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft354.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested242561%
Total Not Requested155039%

Option Package Details
Kia Niro EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested492576%
Total Not Requested152524%

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