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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: $20,575

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $7,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,665

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $6,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,370 $28,370 $31,115 $18,700
Base Invoice $24,030 $26,790 $29,361 $17,915
Convenience Group 250      
Cargo cover 90 90 90  
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
Side curtain airbags 560      
Leather seating surfaces 695      
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350  
Luxury Package   1,450    
Universal garage door opener       350
Floor mats       130
Partial leather seating sufaces       500
Convenience Group 213      
Cargo cover 77 77 77  
Satellite radio 166 166 166  
Side curtain airbags 476      
Leather seating surfaces 591      
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298  
Luxury Package   1,232    
Universal garage door opener       291
Floor mats       104
Partial leather seating sufaces       460
Options (change) 1,790 2,085 635 980
Options (change) 1,523 1,773 541 855
Destination 735 735 735 895
Total Price $27,895 $31,190 $32,485 $20,575
Total Invoice $26,288 $29,298 $30,637 $19,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,280
Model Year2007200720072018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6130hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4290, 7290, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18185/65-15
Total Price$27,895$31,190$32,485$20,575
Adjustments for Features-1,425-3,375-3,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,470$27,815$28,860$20,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,345$2,390$0
Total Invoice$26,288$29,298$30,637$19,665
Adjustments for Features-1,343-3,170-3,4190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,945$26,128$27,218$19,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,183$2,273$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year2007200720072018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Brake assist   $50
Forward collision warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Interior trim, special color   $0
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires $0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,200$6,150$6,400$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,425$3,375$3,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,343-3,170-3,4190

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20072018
ModelExplorerRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in101.6 in
Length193.4 in160.0 in
Width73.7 in67.9 in
Height72.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in33.5 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft332.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1509%
Total Not Requested157591%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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