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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: $27,655

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,947

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelForteExplorer Sport Trac
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $21,300 $31,010
Base Invoice $20,130 $28,752
Universal garage door opener 350  
Premium Plus Package 4,490  
Floor mats 125  
Remote start 495 385
Convenience Package   995
Navigation system   2,505
4.6L V8   1,310
Sunroof   850
Universal garage door opener 291  
Premium Plus Package 4,119  
Floor mats 102  
Remote start 410 327
Convenience Package   846
Navigation system   2,129
4.6L V8   1,192
Sunroof   723
Options (change) 5,460 6,045
Options (change) 4,922 5,217
Destination 895 815
Total Price $27,655 $37,870
Total Invoice $25,947 $34,784

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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: $11,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,324
Model Year20172009
ModelForteExplorer Sport Trac
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine164hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/65-18
Total Price$27,655$37,870
Adjustments for Features-1,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,070$37,870
Total Invoice$25,947$34,784
Adjustments for Features-1,4870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,460$34,784

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20172009
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear defrost$200 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Tubular side steps $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$5,700$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4870

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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 Year20172009
ModelForteExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase106.3 in130.5 in
Length179.5 in210.2 in
Width70.1 in73.7 in
Height56.3 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,011 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 Room53.8 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested222547%
Total Not Requested255053%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested47556%
Total Not Requested37544%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
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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