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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: $15,570

Kia Rio5 LX   
Difference: $12,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,982

Kia Rio5 LX   
Difference: $11,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820102010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5Rio5
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,495 $29,245 $32,395 $13,895 $15,195
Base Invoice $24,771 $27,273 $30,178 $13,430 $14,270
SYNC 395        
Cargo cover 90 90 90    
Satellite radio 195 195 195    
Value Package       600  
195/55HR15       285  
Floor mats       95 95
SYNC 336        
Cargo cover 77 77 77    
Satellite radio 166 166 166    
Value Package       535  
195/55HR15       250  
Floor mats       72 72
Options (change) 680 285 285 980 95
Options (change) 579 243 243 857 72
Destination 785 785 785 695 695
Total Price $27,960 $30,315 $33,465 $15,570 $15,985
Total Invoice $26,135 $28,301 $31,206 $14,982 $15,037

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,489
Model Year20082008200820102010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5Rio5
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$27,960$30,315$33,465$15,570$15,985
Adjustments for Features-3,370-5,245-7,2200-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,590$25,070$26,245$15,570$15,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$480$1,655$160$0
Total Invoice$26,135$28,301$31,206$14,982$15,037
Adjustments for Features-3,150-4,897-6,7330-541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,985$23,404$24,473$14,982$14,496
Cost Above Minimum$0$419$1,488$486$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20082008200820102010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5Rio5
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900  
5-speed manual   $0$0
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125  
Universal garage door opener  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
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$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards $350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash  $325  
CD player$125$125 $125$125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150  
Automatic headlights $125$125  
Automatic-off headlights$25  $25$25
Compass $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  
Metal pedals    $75
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$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600  
White-letter tires$0$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,390$6,265$8,240$1,020$1,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,370$5,245$7,220$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,150-4,897-6,7330-541

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20082010
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
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 LX

195/55HR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55HR15 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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