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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: $22,270

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $16,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,084

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $15,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimXLTLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $20,905
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $19,801
Navigation system 795 795  
Package 205A 2,800    
Cargo cover 135 135  
2.0L I4 995 995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     120
Navigation system 676 676  
Package 205A 2,380    
Cargo cover 115 115  
2.0L I4 906 906  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     97
Options (change) 6,320 3,520 470
Options (change) 5,433 3,053 388
Destination 825 825 895
Total Price $39,240 $42,200 $22,270
Total Invoice $36,285 $39,146 $21,084

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,521
Model Year201220122017
ModelExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimXLTLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4240hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG27/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20205/45-17
Total Price$39,240$42,200$22,270
Adjustments for Features-3,980-5,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,260$36,655$22,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0
Total Invoice$36,285$39,146$21,084
Adjustments for Features-3,680-5,1440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,605$34,002$21,084
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,397$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year201220122017
ModelExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimXLTLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
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 
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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,030$8,595$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,980$5,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,680-5,1440

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20122017
ModelExplorerRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in101.2 in
Length197.1 in159.4 in
Width78.9 in67.7 in
Height70.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,503 lb.2,656 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 ft349.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested157552%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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