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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: $17,945

Kia Rio5 S   
Difference: $11,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122019
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimBaseXLTLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,280 $32,095 $37,855 $16,490
Cargo cover 135 135 135  
Satellite radio 195      
Universal garage door opener       350
Cargo net       50
Floor mats       130
Cargo cover 115 115 115  
Satellite radio 166      
Universal garage door opener       291
Cargo net       42
Floor mats       104
Options (change) 330 135 135 530
Options (change) 281 115 115 437
Destination 825 825 825 925
Total Price $29,435 $33,055 $38,815 $17,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,217
Model Year2012201220122019
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimBaseXLTLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6130hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/60-18255/50-20185/65-15
Total Price$29,435$33,055$38,815$17,945
Adjustments for Features-2,490-3,895-8,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,945$29,160$30,705$17,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,215$3,760$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year2012201220122019
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimBaseXLTLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote start  $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$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 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports $0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
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$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio  $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0
SD Card slot  $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass   $0
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), 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$4,725$6,130$10,345$2,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,490$3,895$8,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,364-3,649-7,5650

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20122019
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 Weight4,558 lb.2,715 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 S

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

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