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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: $33,065

Kia Niro Touring   
Difference: $13,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,254

Kia Niro Touring   
Difference: $11,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelExplorerNiro
TrimLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,100 $29,650
Base Invoice $35,528 $28,098
Package 302A / 303A 4,565  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Rear bumper protector 85 75
Cargo tray 115 80
Cargo cover 135  
Roof rack crossbars 135 285
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Advanced Technology Package   1,900
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   130
Package 302A / 303A 3,983  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
Rear bumper protector 74 62
Cargo tray 99 67
Cargo cover 118  
Roof rack crossbars 118 239
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Advanced Technology Package   1,747
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   104
Options (change) 7,780 2,520
Options (change) 6,788 2,261
Destination 895 895
Total Price $46,775 $33,065
Total Invoice $43,211 $31,254

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Niro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,726
Model Year20142017
ModelExplorerNiro
TrimLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6104hp I4 H
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$46,775$33,065
Adjustments for Features-4,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,195$33,065
Total Invoice$43,211$31,254
Adjustments for Features-4,2310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,980$31,254

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20142017
ModelExplorerNiro
TrimLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $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
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$9,080$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2310

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20142017
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 Weight4,535 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 / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested207546%
Total Not Requested240054%

Option Package Details
Kia Niro Touring

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Total Requested145075%
Total Not Requested47525%

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