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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: $17,895

Kia Rio5 S   
Difference: $10,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082019
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,495 $29,245 $32,395 $16,490
SYNC 395      
Convenience Group 250      
Cargo cover 90 90 90  
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
Universal garage door opener       350
Floor mats       130
SYNC 336      
Convenience Group 213      
Cargo cover 77 77 77  
Satellite radio 166 166 166  
Universal garage door opener       291
Floor mats       104
Options (change) 930 285 285 480
Options (change) 792 243 243 395
Destination 785 785 785 925
Total Price $28,210 $30,315 $33,465 $17,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,188
Model Year2008200820082019
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6130hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18185/65-15
Total Price$28,210$30,315$33,465$17,895
Adjustments for Features-1,970-3,545-5,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,240$26,770$27,945$17,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$530$1,705$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year2008200820082019
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
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 
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
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0
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 
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,790$5,365$7,340$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,970$3,545$5,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,840-3,309-5,1470

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20082019
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.2,715 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

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

Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 S

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

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