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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: $13,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,157

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $12,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $14,280
Base Invoice $26,458 $29,319 $32,901 $13,550
Satellite radio 195      
Power Package       600
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
Floor mats       85
Satellite radio 166      
Power Package       535
Antilock brakes (ABS)       357
Floor mats       65
Options (change) 195 0 0 1,085
Options (change) 166 0 0 957
Destination 815 815 815 650
Total Price $29,480 $32,430 $36,365 $16,015
Total Invoice $27,439 $30,134 $33,716 $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: $10,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,331
Model Year2009200920092009
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, 4190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18195/55-15
Total Price$29,480$32,430$36,365$16,015
Adjustments for Features-3,170-5,345-8,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,310$27,085$27,745$16,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$1,435$0
Total Invoice$27,439$30,134$33,716$15,157
Adjustments for Features-2,951-4,967-7,9920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,488$25,167$25,724$15,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$679$1,236$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year2009200920092009
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 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25 
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
Traction control$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports $0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
USB port $25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $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 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50 
Heated front seats $200$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 recliner, second row seats  $75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $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 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,390$6,565$9,840$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,170$5,345$8,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,951-4,967-7,9920

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20092009
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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