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Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,740

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,825

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200820082008
ModelForteExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,995 $26,495 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $15,230 $24,771 $27,273 $30,178
Premium Package 800      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180      
Universal garage door opener 70      
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560 560
Convenience Group   250    
SYNC   395    
4.6L V8   1,305 1,310 1,310
Premium Package 700      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145      
Universal garage door opener 55      
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476 476
Convenience Group   213    
SYNC   336    
4.6L V8   1,187 1,192 1,192
Options (change) 1,050 2,510 1,870 1,870
Options (change) 900 2,212 1,668 1,668
Destination 695 785 785 785
Total Price $17,740 $29,790 $31,900 $35,050
Total Invoice $16,825 $27,768 $29,726 $32,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,965
Model Year2010200820082008
ModelForteExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM5A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$17,740$29,790$31,900$35,050
Adjustments for Features0-3,195-4,770-6,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,740$26,595$27,130$28,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$535$1,710
Total Invoice$16,825$27,768$29,726$32,631
Adjustments for Features0-2,978-4,445-6,279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,825$24,790$25,281$26,352
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$491$1,562

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2010200820082008
ModelForteExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0 $0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$1,095$4,290$5,865$7,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,195$4,770$6,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,978-4,445-6,279

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102008
ModelForteExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in113.7 in
Length178.3 in193.4 in
Width69.9 in73.7 in
Height57.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,707 lb.4,531 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 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.783.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
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 Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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