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Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $19,780 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $16,235 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $18,687 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $14,737 | |||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | EX | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $15,995 | $31,520 | $37,535 |
| Base Invoice | $15,230 | $29,479 | $34,952 |
| Premium Package | 800 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,000 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 180 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 70 | ||
| Cargo net | 40 | ||
| 4-speed automatic | 1,000 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | |
| Package 201A | 2,075 | ||
| Premium Package | 700 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 870 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 145 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 55 | ||
| Cargo net | 32 | ||
| 4-speed automatic | 960 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | 1,356 | |
| Package 201A | 1,764 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,090 | 3,670 | 1,595 |
| Options (change) | 2,762 | 3,120 | 1,356 |
| Destination | 695 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $19,780 | $36,015 | $39,955 |
| Total Invoice | $18,687 | $33,424 | $37,133 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,965 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,774 | |||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | EX | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 156hp I4 | 290hp V6 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | A4 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 25/34 MPG | 17/25 MPG | 17/25 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 8 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 245/60-18 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $19,780 | $36,015 | $39,955 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,270 | -7,485 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $19,780 | $31,745 | $32,470 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $725 |
| Total Invoice | $18,687 | $33,424 | $37,133 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,963 | -6,956 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $18,687 | $29,461 | $30,177 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $716 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | EX | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | ||
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,585 | $7,855 | $11,070 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,270 | $7,485 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,963 | -6,956 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2010 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 178.3 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,740 lb. | 4,578 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.3 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.3 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.7 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| 205/55HR16 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 24% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| Package 201A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Unbranded, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | 0 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | 25 | No |
| Voice control for audio system | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 275 | 17% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 83% |
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