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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: $19,045

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $9,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,780

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $8,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSpectra5
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,495 $29,245 $32,395 $16,695
Base Invoice $24,771 $27,273 $30,178 $15,610
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560 560  
Cargo cover 90 90 90  
Remote start 385 385 385 250
CD changer, in-dash       300
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
Sunroof       750
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476 476  
Cargo cover 77 77 77  
Remote start 326 326 326 215
CD changer, in-dash       270
Antilock brakes (ABS)       360
Sunroof       675
Options (change) 1,035 1,035 1,035 1,700
Options (change) 879 879 879 1,520
Destination 785 785 785 650
Total Price $28,315 $31,065 $34,215 $19,045
Total Invoice $26,435 $28,937 $31,842 $17,780

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Spectra5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,952
Model Year2008200820082009
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, 4190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18205/50-16
Total Price$28,315$31,065$34,215$19,045
Adjustments for Features-2,895-4,945-6,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,420$26,120$27,295$19,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$1,875$0
Total Invoice$26,435$28,937$31,842$17,780
Adjustments for Features-2,703-4,606-6,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,732$24,331$25,402$17,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$599$1,670$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Spectra5

Model Year2008200820082009
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 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
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 moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
USB port $25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25  $25
Compass $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 
Metal pedals   $75
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,240$6,290$8,265$1,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,895$4,945$6,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,703-4,606-6,4400

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Spectra5

Model Year20082009
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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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