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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: $15,400

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $18,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,571

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $17,121

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimXLTLimitedSportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,900 $38,100 $41,675 $13,750
Base Invoice $30,679 $35,528 $38,862 $13,045
Cargo cover 135 135 135  
Power Package       600
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
Floor mats       70
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Power Package       535
Antilock brakes (ABS)       357
Floor mats       54
Options (change) 135 135 135 1,070
Options (change) 118 118 118 946
Destination 895 895 895 580
Total Price $33,930 $39,130 $42,705 $15,400
Total Invoice $31,692 $36,541 $39,875 $14,571

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,181
Model Year2014201420142006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimXLTLimitedSportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6110hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20195/55-15
Total Price$33,930$39,130$42,705$15,400
Adjustments for Features-6,360-10,150-11,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,570$28,980$31,280$15,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,410$3,710$0
Total Invoice$31,692$36,541$39,875$14,571
Adjustments for Features-5,940-9,478-10,6680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,752$27,063$29,207$14,571
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,311$3,455$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year2014201420142006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimXLTLimitedSportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50$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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control  $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Terrain selector  $200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$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 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,430$11,220$12,495$1,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,360$10,150$11,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,940-9,478-10,6680

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20142006
ModelExplorerRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in98.4 in
Length197.1 in158.1 in
Width78.9 in66.7 in
Height70.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.2,439 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.3 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft349.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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