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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: $18,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,910

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $16,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelForteExplorer Sport Trac
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $17,600 $33,065
Base Invoice $16,760 $30,804
Technology Package 1,800  
Premium Package 950  
Navigation system   1,995
Package 201A   1,335
4.6L V8   1,310
Sunroof   850
Technology Package 1,570  
Premium Package 830  
Navigation system   1,696
Package 201A   1,135
4.6L V8   1,192
Sunroof   723
Options (change) 2,750 5,490
Options (change) 2,400 4,746
Destination 750 815
Total Price $21,100 $39,370
Total Invoice $19,910 $36,365

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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: $13,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,957
Model Year20122010
ModelForteExplorer Sport Trac
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine156hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/65-18
Total Price$21,100$39,370
Adjustments for Features0-4,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,100$34,500
Total Invoice$19,910$36,365
Adjustments for Features0-4,498
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,910$31,867

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20122010
ModelForteExplorer Sport Trac
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power sliding rear window $250
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rigid bed cover $700
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents $100
Rear defrost$200 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Tubular side steps, bright finish $500
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$2,900$7,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,498

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20122010
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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Class IV trailer hitch100No
Total Requested35034%
Total Not Requested67566%
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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