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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: $22,270

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $12,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,084

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $10,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $20,905
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $19,801
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Audiophile Package 510    
Cargo cover 90 90  
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     120
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Audiophile Package 433    
Cargo cover 77 77  
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     97
Options (change) 4,445 2,645 470
Options (change) 3,779 2,249 388
Destination 785 785 895
Total Price $34,475 $35,825 $22,270
Total Invoice $31,837 $33,212 $21,084

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,731
Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18205/45-17
Total Price$34,475$35,825$22,270
Adjustments for Features-2,190-2,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,285$33,135$22,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$31,837$33,212$21,084
Adjustments for Features-2,022-2,4940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,815$30,718$21,084
Cost Above Minimum$0$903$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year200820082017
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 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,165$5,665$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,190$2,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,022-2,4940

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20082017
ModelExplorerRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in101.2 in
Length193.4 in159.4 in
Width73.7 in67.7 in
Height72.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,730 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 ft349.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested32525%
Total Not Requested95075%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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