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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: $13,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,254

Kia Niro Touring   
Difference: $12,784

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerNiro
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,300 $43,500 $52,970 $29,650
Base Invoice $39,442 $41,543 $50,587 $28,098
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 1,150    
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650      
Rear bumper protector 75 75 75 75
Cargo tray 100 100 100 80
Cargo cover 130 130 130  
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140 285
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Package 401A   4,300    
Advanced Technology Package       1,900
Cargo net       50
Floor mats       130
Adaptive cruise control 1,094 1,094    
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619      
Rear bumper protector 71 71 71 62
Cargo tray 95 95 95 67
Cargo cover 124 124 124  
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133 239
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515    
Package 401A   4,085    
Advanced Technology Package       1,747
Cargo net       42
Floor mats       104
Options (change) 3,840 7,490 445 2,520
Options (change) 3,651 7,117 423 2,261
Destination 945 945 945 895
Total Price $46,085 $51,935 $54,360 $33,065
Total Invoice $44,038 $49,605 $51,955 $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: $9,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,957
Model Year2016201620162017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerNiro
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6104hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$46,085$51,935$54,360$33,065
Adjustments for Features-4,005-6,495-9,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,080$45,440$44,615$33,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,360$2,535$0
Total Invoice$44,038$49,605$51,955$31,254
Adjustments for Features-3,827-6,204-9,3140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,211$43,401$42,641$31,254
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,190$2,430$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Niro

Model Year2016201620162017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerNiro
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125
Remote start$150$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Heated second row seats$200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,755$12,245$15,495$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,005$6,495$9,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,827-6,204-9,3140

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20162017
ModelExplorerNiro
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length198.3 in171.5 in
Width78.9 in71.1 in
Height70.0 in60.4 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,107 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in48.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft354.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested197564%
Total Not Requested110036%

Option Package Details
Kia Niro Touring

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

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