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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: $27,530

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,753

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelForteExplorer
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,900 $41,675
Base Invoice $19,717 $39,800
Technology Package 1,800  
Premium Package 2,200  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Floor mats 115  
Rear bumper protector 75 75
Cargo mat 95 100
Remote start 495  
Cargo net 50  
Cargo cover   130
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Technology Package 1,624  
Premium Package 1,986  
6-speed shiftable automatic 941  
Floor mats 93  
Rear bumper protector 62 71
Cargo mat 78 95
Remote start 410  
Cargo net 42  
Cargo cover   124
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,515
Options (change) 5,830 1,900
Options (change) 5,236 1,805
Destination 800 945
Total Price $27,530 $44,520
Total Invoice $25,753 $42,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,876
Model Year20142017
ModelForteExplorer
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$27,530$44,520
Adjustments for Features0-6,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,530$38,325
Total Invoice$25,753$42,550
Adjustments for Features0-5,921
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,753$36,629

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142017
ModelForteExplorer
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,700$9,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,921

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142017
ModelForteExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length171.3 in198.3 in
Width70.1 in78.9 in
Height57.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.4,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested3350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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