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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: $23,940

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,547

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelForteExplorerExplorer
TrimSXXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $18,670 $29,479 $34,952
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Cargo net 40    
Package 202A   3,075  
Navigation system   795 795
Cargo cover   135 135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Cargo net 32    
Package 202A   2,614  
Navigation system   676 676
Cargo cover   115 115
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 3,590 5,600 2,525
Options (change) 3,127 4,761 2,147
Destination 750 825 825
Total Price $23,940 $37,945 $40,885
Total Invoice $22,547 $35,065 $37,924

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,946
Model Year201220112011
ModelForteExplorerExplorer
TrimSXXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$23,940$37,945$40,885
Adjustments for Features0-3,865-5,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,940$34,080$35,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$22,547$35,065$37,924
Adjustments for Features0-3,572-5,037
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,547$31,493$32,887
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,394

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220112011
ModelForteExplorerExplorer
TrimSXXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
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
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
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
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
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound  $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
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,865$6,730$8,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,865$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,572-5,037

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122011
ModelForteExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in112.6 in
Length170.9 in197.1 in
Width69.9 in78.9 in
Height57.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.4,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		19.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft380.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested185057%
Total Not Requested137543%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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