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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: $32,810

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $1,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,047

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820072007
ModelNiroNiroExplorerExplorer
TrimEXTouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,150 $32,000 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $24,843 $30,370 $26,790 $29,361
Premium Package 5,300      
Floor mats 135 135    
Roof rack crossbars 285 285 115 115
Luxury Package     1,450  
Cargo cover     90 90
Satellite radio     195 195
Obstacle detection, rear     255  
Sunroof     850 850
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Premium Package 4,917      
Floor mats 108 108    
Roof rack crossbars 239 239 97 97
Luxury Package     1,232  
Cargo cover     77 77
Satellite radio     166 166
Obstacle detection, rear     217  
Sunroof     723 723
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Options (change) 5,720 420 4,950 3,245
Options (change) 5,264 347 4,208 2,759
Destination 940 940 735 735
Total Price $32,810 $33,360 $34,055 $35,095
Total Invoice $31,047 $31,657 $31,733 $32,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,447
Model Year2018201820072007
ModelNiroNiroExplorerExplorer
TrimEXTouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine104hp I4 H104hp I4 H210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionS6S6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/45-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$32,810$33,360$34,055$35,095
Adjustments for Features-3,975-4,32500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,835$29,035$34,055$35,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$1,040
Total Invoice$31,047$31,657$31,733$32,855
Adjustments for Features-3,761-4,10400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,286$27,553$31,733$32,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$267$0$1,122

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820072007
ModelNiroNiroExplorerExplorer
TrimEXTouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Proximity key$250$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Tachometer  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,050$7,400$3,075$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,975$4,325$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,761-4,10400

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182007
ModelNiroExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.7 in
Length171.5 in193.4 in
Width71.1 in73.7 in
Height60.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,107 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 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
19.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.5 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Niro EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Door sill trim plates100No
Wireless charging station75No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
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 sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested285044%
Total Not Requested360056%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%

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