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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: $10,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,910

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelForteExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
TrimEXXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $17,600 $25,400 $27,490
Base Invoice $16,760 $23,704 $25,606
Technology Package 1,800    
Premium Package 950    
SYNC   395  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   510 510
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Floor mats   65 65
Satellite radio   195 195
Sunroof   850 850
Electronics Package     545
Technology Package 1,570    
Premium Package 830    
SYNC   336  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   433 433
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Floor mats   47 47
Satellite radio   166 166
Sunroof   723 723
Electronics Package     463
Options (change) 2,750 5,320 5,470
Options (change) 2,400 4,593 4,720
Destination 750 785 785
Total Price $21,100 $31,505 $33,745
Total Invoice $19,910 $29,082 $31,111

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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: $9,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,710
Model Year201220082008
ModelForteExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
TrimEXXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine156hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/70-16235/65-18
Total Price$21,100$31,505$33,745
Adjustments for Features0-500-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,100$31,005$31,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$965
Total Invoice$19,910$29,082$31,111
Adjustments for Features0-462-1,636
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,910$28,620$29,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$855

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year201220082008
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 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power sliding rear window $250$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  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Compass $0$0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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$3,225$3,725$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-462-1,636

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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 Year20122008
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested112568%
Total Not Requested52532%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
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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