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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: $14,445

Kia Rio5 LX   
Difference: $15,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,157

Kia Rio5 LX   
Difference: $13,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimBaseXLTLimitedLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,360 $31,520 $37,535 $13,600
Base Invoice $26,886 $29,479 $34,952 $13,335
Cargo cover 135 135 135  
Satellite radio 195      
Floor mats       95
Cargo cover 115 115 115  
Satellite radio 166      
Floor mats       72
Options (change) 330 135 135 95
Options (change) 281 115 115 72
Destination 825 825 825 750
Total Price $29,515 $32,480 $38,495 $14,445
Total Invoice $27,992 $30,419 $35,892 $14,157

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,088
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimBaseXLTLimitedLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG29/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6390, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/60-18255/50-20185/65-15
Total Price$29,515$32,480$38,495$14,445
Adjustments for Features-5,005-6,285-10,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,510$26,195$27,795$14,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,685$3,285$0
Total Invoice$27,992$30,419$35,892$14,157
Adjustments for Features-4,747-5,886-9,9760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,245$24,533$25,916$14,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,288$2,671$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year2011201120112012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimBaseXLTLimitedLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50 
Power front side windows$250$250$250 
Power locks$275$275$275 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225 
Remote start  $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Curve control$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rearview camera  $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports  $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100 
HD radio  $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25 
SD Card slot  $25 
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for external devices  $0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Fog lights $125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
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 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,800$7,080$11,495$795
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,005$6,285$10,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,747-5,886-9,9760

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20112012
ModelExplorerRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in101.2 in
Length197.1 in159.3 in
Width78.9 in67.7 in
Height70.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.2,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in31.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft349.6 ft3

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