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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: $29,390

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,460

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelForteExplorer
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $38,100
Base Invoice $22,422 $35,528
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Floor mats 125  
Rear bumper protector 75 85
Universal garage door opener 350  
Remote start 495  
Cargo net 50  
Package 301A   2,600
Blind spot warning system   595
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Floor mats 102  
Rear bumper protector 62 74
Universal garage door opener 291  
Remote start 410  
Cargo net 42  
Package 301A   2,269
Blind spot warning system   519
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 4,695 5,010
Options (change) 4,143 4,372
Destination 895 895
Total Price $29,390 $44,005
Total Invoice $27,460 $40,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,950
Model Year20182013
ModelForteExplorer
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$29,390$44,005
Adjustments for Features0-4,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,390$39,275
Total Invoice$27,460$40,795
Adjustments for Features0-4,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,460$36,410

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182013
ModelForteExplorer
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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
Cargo Management 
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 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,075$8,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,385

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182013
ModelForteExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length171.3 in197.1 in
Width70.1 in78.9 in
Height57.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.4,534 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 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
23.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft380.7 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 system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested350084%
Total Not Requested65016%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested97546%
Total Not Requested115054%

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