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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: $26,110

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,522

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelForteExplorer Sport Trac
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $19,500 $27,490
Base Invoice $18,528 $25,606
Technology Package 2,300  
215/45HR17 300  
Premium Package 2,600  
Floor mats 115 65
Remote start 495 385
4.6L V8   1,310
Adrenaline Package   2,995
Electronics Package   545
Navigation system   1,995
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   510
Sunroof   850
Satellite radio   195
Technology Package 2,074  
215/45HR17 269  
Premium Package 2,348  
Floor mats 93 47
Remote start 410 326
4.6L V8   1,192
Adrenaline Package   2,756
Electronics Package   463
Navigation system   1,696
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   433
Sunroof   723
Satellite radio   166
Options (change) 5,810 8,850
Options (change) 5,194 7,802
Destination 800 785
Total Price $26,110 $37,125
Total Invoice $24,522 $34,193

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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: $11,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,446
Model Year20142008
ModelForteExplorer Sport Trac
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine173hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/65-18
Total Price$26,110$37,125
Adjustments for Features-8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,285$37,125
Total Invoice$24,522$34,193
Adjustments for Features-7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,747$34,193

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20142008
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power sliding rear window $250
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear defrost$200 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,325$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7750

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20142008
ModelForteExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase106.3 in130.5 in
Length179.5 in210.2 in
Width70.1 in73.7 in
Height56.5 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.4,618 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested112566%
Total Not Requested57534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested260072%
Total Not Requested102528%

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%
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%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested127576%
Total Not Requested40024%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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