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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: $10,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,665

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $9,462

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $18,700
Base Invoice $26,458 $29,319 $32,901 $17,915
SYNC 395      
Convenience Package 595      
Leather seating surfaces 995      
Satellite radio 195      
Universal garage door opener       350
Floor mats       130
Partial leather seating sufaces       500
SYNC 336      
Convenience Package 506      
Leather seating surfaces 846      
Satellite radio 166      
Universal garage door opener       291
Floor mats       104
Partial leather seating sufaces       460
Options (change) 2,180 0 0 980
Options (change) 1,854 0 0 855
Destination 815 815 815 895
Total Price $31,465 $32,430 $36,365 $20,575
Total Invoice $29,127 $30,134 $33,716 $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: $8,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,018
Model Year2009200920092018
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, 480, 4190, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18185/65-15
Total Price$31,465$32,430$36,365$20,575
Adjustments for Features-2,640-2,615-5,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,825$29,815$30,475$20,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$990$1,650$0
Total Invoice$29,127$30,134$33,716$19,665
Adjustments for Features-2,444-2,430-5,4610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,683$27,704$28,255$19,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,021$1,572$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year2009200920092018
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Brake assist   $50
Forward collision warning   $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
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 
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 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50 
Heated front seats$200$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 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
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$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$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$5,365$5,340$8,615$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,640$2,615$5,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,444-2,430-5,4610

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20092018
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

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested17588%
Total Not Requested2512%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested27539%
Total Not Requested42561%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

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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