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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: $29,340

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,418

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720082008
ModelForteExplorerExplorer
TrimSXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $22,422 $27,273 $30,178
Premium Tech Package 3,600    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 125    
Rear bumper protector 75    
Remote start 495 385 385
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Cargo cover   90 90
Premium Tech Package 3,236    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 102    
Rear bumper protector 62    
Remote start 410 326 326
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Options (change) 4,645 6,140 4,340
Options (change) 4,101 5,297 3,767
Destination 895 785 785
Total Price $29,340 $36,170 $37,520
Total Invoice $27,418 $33,355 $34,730

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,451
Model Year201720082008
ModelForteExplorerExplorer
TrimSXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionS7A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$29,340$36,170$37,520
Adjustments for Features-5500-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,790$36,170$37,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850
Total Invoice$27,418$33,355$34,730
Adjustments for Features-5140-463
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,904$33,355$34,267
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$912

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720082008
ModelForteExplorerExplorer
TrimSXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
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  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
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 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,650$4,100$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$550$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-5140-463

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172008
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 Weight3,031 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 Room53.8 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 Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested282568%
Total Not Requested132532%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested42533%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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