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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: $16,015

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $10,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,157

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $10,327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,370 $28,370 $31,115 $14,280
Base Invoice $24,030 $26,790 $29,361 $13,550
Cargo cover 90 90 90  
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
Side curtain airbags 560      
Power Package       600
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
Floor mats       85
Cargo cover 77 77 77  
Satellite radio 166 166 166  
Side curtain airbags 476      
Power Package       535
Antilock brakes (ABS)       357
Floor mats       65
Options (change) 845 285 285 1,085
Options (change) 719 243 243 957
Destination 735 735 735 650
Total Price $26,950 $29,390 $32,135 $16,015
Total Invoice $25,484 $27,768 $30,339 $15,157

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,675
Model Year2007200720072009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6110hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4290, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18195/55-15
Total Price$26,950$29,390$32,135$16,015
Adjustments for Features-2,805-4,555-6,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,145$24,835$25,955$16,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$690$1,810$0
Total Invoice$25,484$27,768$30,339$15,157
Adjustments for Features-2,652-4,304-5,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,832$23,464$24,504$15,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$632$1,672$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year2007200720072009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
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 moldings   $75
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
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25  $25
Compass $0$0 
Heated mirrors  $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 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires $0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,850$5,600$7,225$1,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,805$4,555$6,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,652-4,304-5,8350

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20072009
ModelExplorerRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in98.4 in
Length193.4 in158.1 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 SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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