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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: $15,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,157

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $15,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720112011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5Rio5
TrimBaseXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,660 $33,775 $41,675 $45,355 $53,235 $15,095 $16,395
Base Invoice $30,553 $32,255 $39,800 $43,315 $50,839 $14,570 $15,390
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130 130    
Satellite radio 195            
Value Package           750  
195/55VR15           300  
Floor mats           95 95
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124 124    
Satellite radio 185            
Value Package           665  
195/55VR15           260  
Floor mats           72 72
Options (change) 325 130 130 130 130 1,145 95
Options (change) 309 124 124 124 124 997 72
Destination 945 945 945 945 945 695 695
Total Price $32,930 $34,850 $42,750 $46,430 $54,310 $16,935 $17,185
Total Invoice $31,807 $33,324 $40,869 $44,384 $51,908 $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: $11,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,115
Model Year2017201720172017201720112011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5Rio5
TrimBaseXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$32,930$34,850$42,750$46,430$54,310$16,935$17,185
Adjustments for Features-5,255-6,710-12,865-14,065-20,9800-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,675$28,140$29,885$32,365$33,330$16,935$16,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$2,210$4,690$5,655$325$0
Total Invoice$31,807$33,324$40,869$44,384$51,908$16,262$16,157
Adjustments for Features-5,076-6,416-12,299-13,445-20,0520-541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,731$26,908$28,570$30,939$31,856$16,262$15,616
Cost Above Minimum$0$177$1,839$4,208$5,125$646$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year2017201720172017201720112011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5Rio5
TrimBaseXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic     $800$800
FWD$0$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$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50  
Power liftgate  $350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 $125  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250  
Remote start  $150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15 $15  
Semi-automated parking system    $500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350  
Universal garage door opener  $100 $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Blind spot warning system    $200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
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$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500  
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400  
Terrain selector   $200$200  
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100  
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  
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
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$75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0   
Black grille (optional)   $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
HD radio  $50$50$50  
Navigation system  $600$600$600  
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     
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75  
Auto-dimming headlights    $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights     $25$25
Compass$0$0$0$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$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   
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10    $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  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
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$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  $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$7,400$8,855$15,010$16,210$23,125$2,145$2,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,255$6,710$12,865$14,065$20,980$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,076-6,416-12,299-13,445-20,0520-541

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20172011
ModelExplorerRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in98.4 in
Length198.3 in158.5 in
Width78.9 in66.7 in
Height70.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.2,439 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 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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