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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: $32,910

Kia Niro Touring   
Difference: $12,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,125

Kia Niro Touring   
Difference: $10,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelNiroExplorer
TrimTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,650 $37,855
Base Invoice $28,098 $35,268
Advanced Technology Package 1,900  
Floor mats 130  
Roof rack crossbars 285 120
Cargo net 50  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
Advanced Technology Package 1,747  
Floor mats 104  
Roof rack crossbars 239 106
Cargo net 42  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 2,365 6,350
Options (change) 2,132 5,402
Destination 895 825
Total Price $32,910 $45,030
Total Invoice $31,125 $41,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,278
Model Year20172012
ModelNiroExplorer
TrimTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine104hp I4 H290hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$32,910$45,030
Adjustments for Features0-3,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,910$41,675
Total Invoice$31,125$41,495
Adjustments for Features0-3,092
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,125$38,403

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172012
ModelNiroExplorer
TrimTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
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
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $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 
Total Value of Features$4,550$7,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,092

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172012
ModelNiroExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length171.5 in197.1 in
Width71.1 in78.9 in
Height60.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,107 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 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
19.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.5 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Niro Touring

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested125065%
Total Not Requested67535%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested242558%
Total Not Requested175042%

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