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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: $18,025

Kia Rio5 S   
Difference: $14,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162019
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimBaseXLTLimitedSportPlatinumS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,050 $33,400 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970 $16,490
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130 130  
Satellite radio 195          
Cargo tray 100 100 100 100 100 80
Universal garage door opener           350
Cargo net           50
Floor mats           130
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124 124  
Satellite radio 185          
Cargo tray 95 95 95 95 95 67
Universal garage door opener           291
Cargo net           42
Floor mats           104
Options (change) 425 230 230 230 230 610
Options (change) 404 219 219 219 219 504
Destination 945 945 945 945 945 925
Total Price $32,420 $34,575 $42,475 $44,675 $54,145 $18,025

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,716
Model Year201620162016201620162019
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimBaseXLTLimitedSportPlatinumS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6130hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20185/65-15
Total Price$32,420$34,575$42,475$44,675$54,145$18,025
Adjustments for Features-4,315-5,770-11,760-11,750-19,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,105$28,805$30,715$32,925$34,270$18,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$2,610$4,820$6,165$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year201620162016201620162019
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimBaseXLTLimitedSportPlatinumS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  $0
AWD   $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100 
Active noise reduction    $0 
Adaptive cruise control    $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100 $100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350 $350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 $125 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250 
Remote start  $150$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system    $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener  $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Blind spot warning system    $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning    $200 
Hill descent control   $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200 
Lane departure warning    $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags     $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500 
Terrain selector   $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0  
Black grille (optional)   $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200 
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
HD radio  $50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system  $600 $600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25$25 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)     $0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 $25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Fog lights $125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10    $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100   
Heated front seats  $200$200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200 
Leather door panel trim    $250 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat    $100 
Massage, passenger seat    $100 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000 
Wood trim    $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350   
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,525$7,980$13,970$13,960$22,085$2,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,315$5,770$11,760$11,750$19,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,168-5,517-11,243-11,232-18,9960

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20162019
ModelExplorerRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in101.6 in
Length198.3 in160.0 in
Width78.9 in67.9 in
Height70.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.2,715 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 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
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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