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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: $33,065

Kia Niro Touring   
Difference: $13,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,254

Kia Niro Touring   
Difference: $12,784

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201620162016
ModelNiroExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,650 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $28,098 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587
Advanced Technology Package 1,900      
Floor mats 130      
Rear bumper protector 75 75 75 75
Cargo tray 80 100 100 100
Roof rack crossbars 285 140 140 140
Cargo net 50      
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   650    
Adaptive cruise control   1,150 1,150  
Cargo cover   130 130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595  
Package 401A     4,300  
Advanced Technology Package 1,747      
Floor mats 104      
Rear bumper protector 62 71 71 71
Cargo tray 67 95 95 95
Roof rack crossbars 239 133 133 133
Cargo net 42      
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   619    
Adaptive cruise control   1,094 1,094  
Cargo cover   124 124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515  
Package 401A     4,085  
Options (change) 2,520 3,840 7,490 445
Options (change) 2,261 3,651 7,117 423
Destination 895 945 945 945
Total Price $33,065 $46,085 $51,935 $54,360
Total Invoice $31,254 $44,038 $49,605 $51,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,957
Model Year2017201620162016
ModelNiroExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine104hp I4 H290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$33,065$46,085$51,935$54,360
Adjustments for Features0-4,005-6,495-9,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,065$42,080$45,440$44,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,360$2,535
Total Invoice$31,254$44,038$49,605$51,955
Adjustments for Features0-3,827-6,204-9,314
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,254$40,211$43,401$42,641
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,190$2,430

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2017201620162016
ModelNiroExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$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$125$125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125   
Remote start $150$150$150
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning$200  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$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   
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Tachometer $75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$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 
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   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,750$9,755$12,245$15,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,005$6,495$9,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,827-6,204-9,314

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172016
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 Touring

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Total Requested145075%
Total Not Requested47525%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested197564%
Total Not Requested110036%

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