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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: $16,015

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $18,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120212021202120212009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimBaseXLTTimberlineLimitedKing RanchSTPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,925 $35,075 $46,015 $45,255 $52,600 $49,000 $52,730 $14,280
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130 130 130 130  
Satellite radio 195              
Power Package               600
Antilock brakes (ABS)               400
Floor mats               85
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124 124 124 124  
Satellite radio 185              
Power Package               535
Antilock brakes (ABS)               357
Floor mats               65
Options (change) 325 130 130 130 130 130 130 1,085
Options (change) 309 124 124 124 124 124 124 957
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,245 650
Total Price $34,495 $36,450 $47,390 $46,630 $53,975 $50,375 $54,105 $16,015

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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: $12,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,304
Model Year20212021202120212021202120212009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimBaseXLTTimberlineLimitedKing RanchSTPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I4300hp I4300hp I4300hp I4365hp V6400hp V6365hp V6110hp I4
TransmissionA10A10T10A10T10T10T10M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6390, 12390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/65-18265/65-18255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20275/45-21195/55-15
Total Price$34,495$36,450$47,390$46,630$53,975$50,375$54,105$16,015
Adjustments for Features-5,695-7,225-8,975-13,640-12,225-15,165-20,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,800$29,225$38,415$32,990$41,750$35,210$33,725$16,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$9,615$4,190$12,950$6,410$4,925$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20212021202120212021202120212009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerRio5
TrimBaseXLTTimberlineLimitedKing RanchSTPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed automatic$1400$1400 $1400    
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500 $1500$1500$1500 
5-speed manual       $0
RWD$0$0 $0$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$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$50$50 
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals      $125 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250 
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 steering wheel, manual       $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$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$25$25 
Blind spot warning system      $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100 
Curve control$50$50$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$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$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system      $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags       $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Terrain selector     $200$200 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$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$25$25$25 
Roof rails $250$250$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$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers      $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$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$250$250 
Bodyside moldings       $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof      $1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Tow hook(s), front     $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$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$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
CD player   $125$125$125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50$50 
Navigation system   $600$600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25     
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100 
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 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights       $25
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights   $125$125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50 
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$750$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors   $50  $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 $50 $50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
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$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300  $300 
Door sill trim plates   $100    
Heated front seats   $200$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$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat       $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50       
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat       $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$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000$1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600     
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50$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  $350
Machined alloy wheels     $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,315$8,845$10,595$15,260$13,845$16,785$22,000$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,695$7,225$8,975$13,640$12,225$15,165$20,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-257-271-259-400-310-412-5160

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20212009
ModelExplorerRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase119.1 in98.4 in
Length198.8 in158.1 in
Width78.9 in66.7 in
Height69.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.2,439 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in34.3 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft349.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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