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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: $22,755 Kia Forte SX | |||
| Difference: $18,960 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $21,402 Kia Forte SX | |||
| Difference: $17,402 | |||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forte | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SX | Limited | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $18,395 | $38,200 | $43,100 |
| Base Invoice | $17,520 | $35,622 | $40,191 |
| Technology Package | 1,800 | ||
| Sunroof | 750 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,000 | ||
| Cargo tray | 75 | 100 | 100 |
| Cargo net | 40 | ||
| Navigation system | 795 | 795 | |
| Cargo cover | 130 | 130 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | |
| Technology Package | 1,570 | ||
| Sunroof | 655 | ||
| Leather Package | 870 | ||
| Cargo tray | 60 | 87 | 87 |
| Cargo net | 32 | ||
| Navigation system | 694 | 694 | |
| Cargo cover | 114 | 114 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,392 | 1,392 | |
| Options (change) | 3,665 | 2,620 | 2,620 |
| Options (change) | 3,187 | 2,287 | 2,287 |
| Destination | 695 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $22,755 | $41,715 | $46,615 |
| Total Invoice | $21,402 | $38,804 | $43,373 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,230 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,142 | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forte | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SX | Limited | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 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 | $22,755 | $41,715 | $46,615 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,730 | -7,905 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $22,755 | $34,985 | $38,710 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,725 |
| Total Invoice | $21,402 | $38,804 | $43,373 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,260 | -7,355 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $21,402 | $32,544 | $36,018 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,474 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forte | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SX | Limited | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 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 | $150 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $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 | |
| 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 | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 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 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| 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 | $2,175 | $8,905 | $10,080 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $6,730 | $7,905 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -6,260 | -7,355 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 |
| Model | Forte | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 170.9 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,782 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 | 38.4 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 | 19.4 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.4 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 2% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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