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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: $18,295

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $12,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,055

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $11,726

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSpectra5
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $15,995
Base Invoice $26,458 $29,319 $32,901 $14,955
Sun and SYNC Package 795      
Convenience Package 595      
Remote start 385 385 385 250
Sunroof   850 850 700
CD changer, in-dash       300
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
Sun and SYNC Package 675      
Convenience Package 506      
Remote start 327 327 327 215
Sunroof   723 723 625
CD changer, in-dash       250
Antilock brakes (ABS)       360
Options (change) 1,775 1,235 1,235 1,650
Options (change) 1,508 1,050 1,050 1,450
Destination 815 815 815 650
Total Price $31,060 $33,665 $37,600 $18,295
Total Invoice $28,781 $31,184 $34,766 $17,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Spectra5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,233
Model Year2009200920092008
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$31,060$33,665$37,600$18,295
Adjustments for Features-3,770-5,245-8,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,290$28,420$29,080$18,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,130$1,790$0
Total Invoice$28,781$31,184$34,766$17,055
Adjustments for Features-3,493-4,858-7,8780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,288$26,326$26,888$17,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,038$1,600$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Spectra5

Model Year2009200920092008
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$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Traction control$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack$300$300$300 
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  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400 
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$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Satellite radio $200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $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 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50 
Heated front seats $200$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 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75 
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 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
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$5,190$6,665$9,940$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,770$5,245$8,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,493-4,858-7,8780

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Spectra5

Model Year20092008
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 SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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