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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: $20,825

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $20,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,762

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $19,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimLimitedSportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,200 $43,100 $17,700
Base Invoice $35,622 $40,191 $16,880
Navigation system 795 795  
Cargo cover 130 130  
Cargo tray 100 100 80
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Premium Package     2,200
Floor mats     95
Navigation system 694 694  
Cargo cover 114 114  
Cargo tray 87 87 60
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392  
Premium Package     2,000
Floor mats     72
Options (change) 2,620 2,620 2,375
Options (change) 2,287 2,287 2,132
Destination 895 895 750
Total Price $41,715 $46,615 $20,825
Total Invoice $38,804 $43,373 $19,762

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,163
Model Year201520152012
ModelExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimLimitedSportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6365hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20205/45-17
Total Price$41,715$46,615$20,825
Adjustments for Features-6,320-7,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,395$39,120$20,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,725$0
Total Invoice$38,804$43,373$19,762
Adjustments for Features-5,879-6,9740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,925$36,399$19,762
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,474$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year201520152012
ModelExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimLimitedSportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
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 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$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 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
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  
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$9,470$10,645$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,320$7,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,879-6,9740

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in101.2 in
Length197.1 in159.3 in
Width78.9 in67.7 in
Height70.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.2,411 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 ft349.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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