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Kia Niro vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Niro vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,980

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $13,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,187

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $13,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelNiroNiroExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXTouringLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,150 $32,000 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $24,843 $30,370 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Premium Package 5,300        
Floor mats 135 135      
Rear bumper protector 75 75      
Cargo mat 95 95 100 100 100
Roof rack crossbars 285 285 140 140 140
Safe and Smart Package     1,295    
Cargo cover     130 130 130
Panoramic sunroof     1,695 1,695  
Package 401A       3,875  
Premium Package 4,917        
Floor mats 108 108      
Rear bumper protector 62 62      
Cargo mat 78 78 95 95 95
Roof rack crossbars 239 239 133 133 133
Safe and Smart Package     1,230    
Cargo cover     124 124 124
Panoramic sunroof     1,610 1,610  
Package 401A       3,681  
Options (change) 5,890 590 3,360 5,940 370
Options (change) 5,404 487 3,192 5,643 352
Destination 940 940 995 995 995
Total Price $32,980 $33,530 $46,445 $52,885 $55,305
Total Invoice $31,187 $31,797 $44,383 $50,521 $52,859

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,901
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelNiroNiroExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXTouringLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine104hp I4 H104hp I4 H280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionS6S6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8390, 12500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/45-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$32,980$33,530$46,445$52,885$55,305
Adjustments for Features0-350-4,495-7,485-9,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,980$33,180$41,950$45,400$45,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$3,450$3,395
Total Invoice$31,187$31,797$44,383$50,521$52,859
Adjustments for Features0-332-4,295-7,150-9,519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,187$31,465$40,088$43,371$43,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$278$0$3,283$3,252

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelNiroNiroExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXTouringLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Curve control  $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Safety key  $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Terrain selector   $200$200
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900   
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
CD player  $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Compass  $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Tachometer  $75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,050$5,400$9,545$12,535$15,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$4,495$7,485$9,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-332-4,295-7,150-9,519

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelNiroExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length171.5 in198.3 in
Width71.1 in78.9 in
Height60.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,107 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.3 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 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
19.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.5 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Niro EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested557586%
Total Not Requested87514%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested135078%
Total Not Requested37522%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested215059%
Total Not Requested149041%

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