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Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,935

Kia Rio5 LX   
Difference: $12,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,157

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $10,793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620112011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5Rio5
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,225 $30,200 $32,515 $15,095 $16,395
Base Invoice $25,761 $27,518 $29,578 $14,570 $15,390
Cargo cover 80 80 80    
Side curtain airbags 560 560 560    
Value Package       750  
195/55VR15       300  
Floor mats       95 95
Cargo cover 68 68 68    
Side curtain airbags 476 476 476    
Value Package       665  
195/55VR15       260  
Floor mats       72 72
Options (change) 640 640 640 1,145 95
Options (change) 544 544 544 997 72
Destination 645 645 645 695 695
Total Price $29,510 $31,485 $33,800 $16,935 $17,185
Total Invoice $26,950 $28,707 $30,767 $16,262 $16,157

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,295
Model Year20062006200620112011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5Rio5
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4290, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$29,510$31,485$33,800$16,935$17,185
Adjustments for Features-2,155-3,730-5,1050-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,355$27,755$28,695$16,935$16,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,340$250$0
Total Invoice$26,950$28,707$30,767$16,262$16,157
Adjustments for Features-1,968-3,401-4,6470-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,982$25,306$26,120$16,262$15,687
Cost Above Minimum$0$324$1,138$575$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20062006200620112011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5Rio5
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900  
4-speed automatic   $800$800
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards $350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325  
CD player$125$125 $125$125
Satellite radio   $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150  
Automatic headlights $125$125  
Automatic-off headlights$25  $25$25
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0  
Alloy wheels $350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
White-letter tires $0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,175$5,750$7,125$2,020$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,155$3,730$5,105$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,968-3,401-4,6470-470

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20062011
ModelExplorerRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in98.4 in
Length193.4 in158.5 in
Width73.7 in66.7 in
Height72.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,439 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.3 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft349.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 LX

195/55VR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55VR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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