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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: $27,030

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,361

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520062006
ModelForteExplorerExplorer
TrimSXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,890 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $19,707 $27,518 $29,578
Premium Package 2,300    
Technology Package 1,900    
Floor mats 115    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Cargo cover   80 80
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Premium Package 2,079    
Technology Package 1,717    
Floor mats 93    
6-speed shiftable automatic 940    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Cargo cover   68 68
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Sunroof   723 723
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 5,315 6,735 5,035
Options (change) 4,829 5,774 4,329
Destination 825 645 645
Total Price $27,030 $37,580 $38,195
Total Invoice $25,361 $33,937 $34,552

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,374
Model Year201520062006
ModelForteExplorerExplorer
TrimSXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$27,030$37,580$38,195
Adjustments for Features-85000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,180$37,580$38,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$25,361$33,937$34,552
Adjustments for Features-79800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,563$33,937$34,552
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520062006
ModelForteExplorerExplorer
TrimSXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Brake assist$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
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 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,600$3,750$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-79800

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152006
ModelForteExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.7 in
Length171.3 in193.4 in
Width70.1 in73.7 in
Height57.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested290087%
Total Not Requested45013%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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