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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: $20,625

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $11,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,707

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $10,712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $18,700
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $17,915
Cargo cover 135 135  
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo net     50
Floor mats     130
Partial leather seating sufaces     500
Cargo cover 115 115  
Universal garage door opener     291
Cargo net     42
Floor mats     104
Partial leather seating sufaces     460
Options (change) 135 135 1,030
Options (change) 115 115 897
Destination 825 825 895
Total Price $32,480 $38,495 $20,625
Total Invoice $30,419 $35,892 $19,707

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,317
Model Year201120112018
ModelExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6130hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20185/65-15
Total Price$32,480$38,495$20,625
Adjustments for Features-1,490-5,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,990$32,590$20,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$30,419$35,892$19,707
Adjustments for Features-1,395-5,5060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,024$30,386$19,707
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,362$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year201120112018
ModelExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
SD Card slot $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats $200 
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$4,780$9,195$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,490$5,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,395-5,5060

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in101.6 in
Length197.1 in160.0 in
Width78.9 in67.9 in
Height70.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in33.5 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft332.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
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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