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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: $20,745

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $14,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,702

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $11,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $17,700
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $16,880
Cargo cover 80 80  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Sunroof 850 850  
Premium Package     2,200
Floor mats     95
Cargo cover 68 68  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Sunroof 723 723  
Premium Package     2,000
Floor mats     72
Options (change) 3,995 3,485 2,295
Options (change) 3,396 2,963 2,072
Destination 645 645 750
Total Price $34,840 $36,645 $20,745
Total Invoice $31,559 $33,186 $19,702

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,449
Model Year200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17205/45-17
Total Price$34,840$36,645$20,745
Adjustments for Features-450-1,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,390$35,020$20,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$630$0
Total Invoice$31,559$33,186$19,702
Adjustments for Features-408-1,4720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,151$31,714$19,702
Cost Above Minimum$0$563$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,025$5,200$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$1,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-408-1,4720

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20062012
ModelExplorerRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in101.2 in
Length193.4 in159.3 in
Width73.7 in67.7 in
Height72.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,411 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in31.1 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft349.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested260087%
Total Not Requested37513%

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