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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: $22,270

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $18,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,084

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $17,418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,775 $41,675 $45,355 $53,235 $20,905
Base Invoice $32,255 $39,800 $43,315 $50,839 $19,801
Technology Feature Bundle 1,095        
Package 201A 2,110        
Cold Weather Package 650        
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595    
Universal garage door opener         350
Floor mats         120
Technology Feature Bundle 1,040        
Package 201A 2,004        
Cold Weather Package 619        
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515 1,515    
Universal garage door opener         291
Floor mats         97
Options (change) 5,580 1,725 1,725 130 470
Options (change) 5,302 1,639 1,639 124 388
Destination 945 945 945 945 895
Total Price $40,300 $44,345 $48,025 $54,310 $22,270
Total Invoice $38,502 $42,384 $45,899 $51,908 $21,084

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,896
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20205/45-17
Total Price$40,300$44,345$48,025$54,310$22,270
Adjustments for Features-5,780-8,785-9,985-15,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,520$35,560$38,040$38,610$22,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$3,520$4,090$0
Total Invoice$38,502$42,384$45,899$51,908$21,084
Adjustments for Features-5,522-8,397-9,543-15,0060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,980$33,987$36,356$36,902$21,084
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,007$3,376$3,922$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system$200  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  $100 
Curve control$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 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50  
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 second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200 
Metal pedals    $75
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$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$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0
Stowable third row seats$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$0
Total Value of Features$10,355$13,360$14,560$20,275$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,780$8,785$9,985$15,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,522-8,397-9,543-15,0060

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in101.2 in
Length198.3 in159.4 in
Width78.9 in67.7 in
Height70.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.2,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft349.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested40037%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Android Auto support100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested187593%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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