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Ford Explorer vs. Kia Spectra5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Kia Spectra5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,795

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $11,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,565

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $10,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSpectra5
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,225 $30,200 $32,515 $16,695
Base Invoice $25,761 $27,518 $29,578 $15,610
Cargo cover 80 80 80  
Side curtain airbags 560 560 560  
Sunroof 850 850 850 750
CD changer, in-dash       300
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
Cargo cover 68 68 68  
Side curtain airbags 476 476 476  
Sunroof 723 723 723 675
CD changer, in-dash       270
Antilock brakes (ABS)       360
Options (change) 1,490 1,490 1,490 1,450
Options (change) 1,267 1,267 1,267 1,305
Destination 645 645 645 650
Total Price $30,360 $32,335 $34,650 $18,795
Total Invoice $27,673 $29,430 $31,490 $17,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Spectra5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,642
Model Year2006200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSpectra5
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4290, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17205/50-16
Total Price$30,360$32,335$34,650$18,795
Adjustments for Features-2,705-4,280-5,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,655$28,055$28,995$18,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,340$0
Total Invoice$27,673$29,430$31,490$17,565
Adjustments for Features-2,466-3,895-5,1390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,207$25,535$26,351$17,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$328$1,144$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Spectra5

Model Year2006200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSpectra5
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125 
Aux input   $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25  $25
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires $0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,875$5,450$6,825$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,705$4,280$5,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,466-3,895-5,1390

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Spectra5

Model Year20062009
ModelExplorerSpectra5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in102.8 in
Length193.4 in171.3 in
Width73.7 in68.3 in
Height72.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,845 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft318.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft352.8 ft3

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