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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: $21,505

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $16,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,516

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $14,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102014
ModelExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $18,090
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $17,278
Navigation system 1,995    
Convenience Package 1,995    
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845  
Premium Package     2,500
Floor mats     115
Navigation system 1,696    
Convenience Package 1,696    
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418  
Premium Package     2,345
Floor mats     93
Options (change) 3,990 2,845 2,615
Options (change) 3,392 2,418 2,438
Destination 815 815 800
Total Price $38,085 $39,940 $21,505
Total Invoice $35,251 $37,007 $20,516

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,602
Model Year201020102014
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$38,085$39,940$21,505
Adjustments for Features-3,385-4,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,700$35,455$21,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0
Total Invoice$35,251$37,007$20,516
Adjustments for Features-3,133-4,1560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,118$32,851$20,516
Cost Above Minimum$0$733$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year201020102014
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
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
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
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
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$6,210$7,310$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,385$4,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,133-4,1560

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20102014
ModelExplorerRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in101.2 in
Length193.4 in159.3 in
Width73.7 in67.7 in
Height72.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,411 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 ft349.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92533%
Total Not Requested185067%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested272592%
Total Not Requested2508%

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