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Kia Amanti vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Amanti vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,720

Kia Amanti   
Difference: $5,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,715

Kia Amanti   
Difference: $5,307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelAmantiExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,495 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $23,250 $29,319 $32,901
Stability control 500    
Sunroof 900 850 850
Leather Package 2,500    
Premium Package 1,600    
Convenience Package   995  
255/50R20   1,325  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Stability control 445    
Sunroof 730 723 723
Leather Package 2,215    
Premium Package 1,350    
Convenience Package   846  
255/50R20   1,127  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Options (change) 5,500 4,480 2,160
Options (change) 4,740 3,888 1,915
Destination 725 815 815
Total Price $31,720 $36,910 $38,525
Total Invoice $28,715 $34,022 $35,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Amanti vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Amanti
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,095
Model Year200820092009
ModelAmantiExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine264hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 980, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$31,720$36,910$38,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,720$35,810$35,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$335$0
Total Invoice$28,715$34,022$35,631
Adjustments for Features0-1,014-2,821
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,715$33,008$32,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$198$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Amanti vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820092009
ModelAmantiExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $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 
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$3,990$5,090$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,014-2,821

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Amanti vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082009
ModelAmantiExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in113.7 in
Length196.0 in193.4 in
Width72.8 in73.7 in
Height58.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,770 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.583.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Amanti

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Infinity, 225W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170082%
Total Not Requested37518%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
235/55HR17 tires400No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels150No
Total Requested12516%
Total Not Requested65084%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested87566%
Total Not Requested45034%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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