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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: $16,270

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $11,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,950

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $10,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320082008
ModelForteExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
TrimLXXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $15,400 $25,400 $27,490
Base Invoice $15,100 $23,704 $25,606
Floor mats 95 65 65
SYNC   395  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Satellite radio   195 195
Floor mats 75 47 47
SYNC   336  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166 166
Options (change) 95 1,965 1,570
Options (change) 75 1,741 1,405
Destination 775 785 785
Total Price $16,270 $28,150 $29,845
Total Invoice $15,950 $26,230 $27,796

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,315
Model Year201320082008
ModelForteExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
TrimLXXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine156hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15235/70-16235/65-18
Total Price$16,270$28,150$29,845
Adjustments for Features0-4,255-5,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,270$23,895$24,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$745
Total Invoice$15,950$26,230$27,796
Adjustments for Features0-3,965-4,848
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,950$22,265$22,948
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$683

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year201320082008
ModelForteExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
TrimLXXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power front side windows $250$250
Power locks $275$275
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power sliding rear window $250$250
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Manual remote mirrors$25  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power mirrors $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
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 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$720$4,975$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,255$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,965-4,848

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20132008
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 Weight2,729 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
Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
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

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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