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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: $20,745

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $23,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,925 $48,380 $54,740 $58,250 $17,700
Technology Feature Bundle 935        
Package 201A 2,330        
Cold Weather Package 650        
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695    
Premium Package         2,200
Floor mats         95
Technology Feature Bundle 888        
Package 201A 2,213        
Cold Weather Package 619        
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Premium Package         2,000
Floor mats         72
Options (change) 5,740 1,825 1,825 130 2,295
Options (change) 5,454 1,734 1,734 124 2,072
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,245 750
Total Price $43,910 $51,450 $57,810 $59,625 $20,745

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio5 SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,714
Model Year20202020202020202012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I4300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT10T10T10T10T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20205/45-17
Total Price$43,910$51,450$57,810$59,625$20,745
Adjustments for Features-6,195-9,460-10,885-16,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,715$41,990$46,925$43,025$20,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,275$9,210$5,310$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20202020202020202012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700 
FWD    $0
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$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 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
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 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
HD radio $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
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$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,670$13,935$15,360$21,075$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,195$9,460$10,885$16,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-945-548-561-3810

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20202012
ModelExplorerRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase119.1 in101.2 in
Length198.8 in159.3 in
Width78.9 in67.7 in
Height69.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.2,411 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in31.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft349.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested205093%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

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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