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Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,100

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,910

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220072007
ModelForteExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
TrimEXXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $17,600 $24,390 $26,175
Base Invoice $16,760 $23,064 $24,706
Premium Package 950    
Technology Package 1,800    
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295
Satellite radio   195 195
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   510 510
Electronics Package     595
Premium Package 830    
Technology Package 1,570    
4.6L V8   1,191 1,191
Satellite radio   166 166
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Sunroof   723 723
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   433 433
Electronics Package     506
Options (change) 2,750 5,405 6,000
Options (change) 2,400 4,685 5,191
Destination 750 720 720
Total Price $21,100 $30,515 $32,895
Total Invoice $19,910 $28,469 $30,617

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,984
Model Year201220072007
ModelForteExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
TrimEXXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine156hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/70-16235/65-18
Total Price$21,100$30,515$32,895
Adjustments for Features-4500-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,650$30,515$31,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$655
Total Invoice$19,910$28,469$30,617
Adjustments for Features-4250-1,606
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,485$28,469$29,011
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$542

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year201220072007
ModelForteExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
TrimEXXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power sliding rear window  $250
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear defrost$200  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,525$3,075$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$0$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-4250-1,606

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20122007
ModelForteExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase104.3 in130.5 in
Length178.3 in210.2 in
Width69.9 in73.7 in
Height57.5 in72.5 in
Curb Weight2,769 lb.4,618 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested102562%
Total Not Requested62538%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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 Sport Trac Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested32572%
Total Not Requested12528%
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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