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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: $16,935

Kia Rio5 LX   
Difference: $17,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,157

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $15,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5Rio5
TrimXLTLimitedSportLXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,000 $38,200 $43,100 $15,095 $16,395
Base Invoice $30,773 $35,622 $40,191 $14,570 $15,390
Cargo cover 130 130 130    
Value Package       750  
195/55VR15       300  
Floor mats       95 95
Cargo cover 114 114 114    
Value Package       665  
195/55VR15       260  
Floor mats       72 72
Options (change) 130 130 130 1,145 95
Options (change) 114 114 114 997 72
Destination 895 895 895 695 695
Total Price $34,025 $39,225 $44,125 $16,935 $17,185
Total Invoice $31,782 $36,631 $41,200 $16,262 $16,157

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,253
Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5Rio5
TrimXLTLimitedSportLXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12390, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$34,025$39,225$44,125$16,935$17,185
Adjustments for Features-5,260-9,325-10,5000-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,765$29,900$33,625$16,935$16,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$4,860$325$0
Total Invoice$31,782$36,631$41,200$16,262$16,157
Adjustments for Features-4,913-8,708-9,8040-541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,869$27,923$31,396$16,262$15,616
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,054$4,527$646$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5Rio5
TrimXLTLimitedSportLXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic   $800$800
FWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100   
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals $125   
Proximity key $250   
Remote start $150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
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$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Terrain selector  $200  
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$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
HD radio $50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25  
SD Card slot $25$25  
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$25
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150   
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  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100   
Heated front seats $200$200  
Heated second row seats $200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$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$50
Memory system, driver seat $200   
Metal pedals    $75
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$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$7,130$11,195$12,370$1,870$2,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,260$9,325$10,500$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,913-8,708-9,8040-541

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20152011
ModelExplorerRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in98.4 in
Length197.1 in158.5 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 LX

195/55VR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55VR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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