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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: $24,125 Kia Forte SX | |||
| Difference: $9,915 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,730 Kia Forte SX | |||
| Difference: $9,082 | |||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | Forte | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SX | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $19,800 | $28,370 | $31,115 |
| Base Invoice | $18,860 | $26,790 | $29,361 |
| Leather Package | 1,000 | ||
| Sunroof | 750 | 850 | 850 |
| Technology Package | 1,800 | ||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,295 | 1,295 | |
| Cargo cover | 90 | 90 | |
| Satellite radio | 195 | 195 | |
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | |
| Audiophile Package | 510 | ||
| Leather Package | 870 | ||
| Sunroof | 655 | 723 | 723 |
| Technology Package | 1,570 | ||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,192 | 1,192 | |
| Cargo cover | 77 | 77 | |
| Satellite radio | 166 | 166 | |
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | |
| Audiophile Package | 433 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,550 | 4,935 | 4,425 |
| Options (change) | 3,095 | 4,287 | 3,854 |
| Destination | 775 | 735 | 735 |
| Total Price | $24,125 | $34,040 | $36,275 |
| Total Invoice | $22,730 | $31,812 | $33,950 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,640 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,825 | |||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | Forte | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SX | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 173hp I4 | 292hp V8 | 292hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | A6 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 23/32 MPG | 15/21 MPG | 15/21 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 290, 7 | 290, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 |
| Total Price | $24,125 | $34,040 | $36,275 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -275 | -1,700 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $24,125 | $33,765 | $34,575 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $810 |
| Total Invoice | $22,730 | $31,812 | $33,950 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -257 | -1,591 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $22,730 | $31,555 | $32,359 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $804 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2013 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | Forte | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SX | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | ||
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,575 | $3,850 | $5,275 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $275 | $1,700 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -257 | -1,591 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2013 | 2007 |
| Model | Forte | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 170.9 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,950 lb. | 4,531 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 59.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.3 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.4 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.3 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.4 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| 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% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | 1000 | Yes |
| 6-speed automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Audiophile Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | 1000 | Yes |
| 6-speed automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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