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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: $20,705

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $16,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,774

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $14,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimXLTLimitedSportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,000 $38,200 $43,100 $18,700
Base Invoice $30,773 $35,622 $40,191 $17,915
Package 202B 2,950      
Cargo cover 130 130 130  
Cargo tray 100 100 100 80
Universal garage door opener       350
Cargo net       50
Floor mats       130
Partial leather seating sufaces       500
Package 202B 2,575      
Cargo cover 114 114 114  
Cargo tray 87 87 87 67
Universal garage door opener       291
Cargo net       42
Floor mats       104
Partial leather seating sufaces       460
Options (change) 3,180 230 230 1,110
Options (change) 2,776 201 201 964
Destination 895 895 895 895
Total Price $37,075 $39,325 $44,225 $20,705
Total Invoice $34,444 $36,718 $41,287 $19,774

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,523
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimXLTLimitedSportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6130hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20185/65-15
Total Price$37,075$39,325$44,225$20,705
Adjustments for Features-5,540-7,155-8,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,535$32,170$35,895$20,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$4,360$0
Total Invoice$34,444$36,718$41,287$19,774
Adjustments for Features-5,147-6,681-7,7770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,297$30,037$33,510$19,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$740$4,213$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year2015201520152018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimXLTLimitedSportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$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$150 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Curve control$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$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$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Interior trim, special color   $0
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
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$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$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$7,680$9,295$10,470$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,540$7,155$8,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,147-6,681-7,7770

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20152018
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 Weight4,535 lb.2,649 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
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested35012%
Total Not Requested247588%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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