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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: $20,180 Kia Forte SX | |||
| Difference: $20,410 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $19,067 Kia Forte SX | |||
| Difference: $18,748 | |||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forte | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SX | Limited | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $17,495 | $38,100 | $40,780 |
| Base Invoice | $16,660 | $35,528 | $38,027 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,000 | ||
| Sunroof | 700 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 180 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 70 | ||
| Cargo net | 40 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 870 | ||
| Sunroof | 610 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 145 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 55 | ||
| Cargo net | 32 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,392 | 1,392 | |
| Options (change) | 1,990 | 1,595 | 1,595 |
| Options (change) | 1,712 | 1,392 | 1,392 |
| Destination | 695 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $20,180 | $40,590 | $43,270 |
| Total Invoice | $19,067 | $37,815 | $40,314 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,900 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,751 | |||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forte | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SX | Limited | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 173hp I4 | 290hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 390, 12 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $20,180 | $40,590 | $43,270 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,510 | -8,735 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $20,180 | $33,080 | $34,535 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,455 |
| Total Invoice | $19,067 | $37,815 | $40,314 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,997 | -8,138 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $19,067 | $30,818 | $32,176 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,358 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forte | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SX | Limited | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote start | $150 | ||
| 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 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| 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 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| 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 | |
| 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 | $50 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $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 | ||
| 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 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $2,270 | $9,780 | $11,005 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $7,510 | $8,735 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -6,997 | -8,138 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2010 | 2013 |
| 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 | 2,708 lb. | 4,535 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 |
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