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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: $32,860

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $11,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,089

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $9,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelNiroNiroExplorer
TrimEXTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,150 $32,000 $37,535
Base Invoice $24,843 $30,370 $34,952
Premium Package 5,300    
Floor mats 135 135  
Roof rack crossbars 285 285 120
Cargo net 50 50  
Package 302A     4,305
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Cargo cover     135
Premium Package 4,917    
Floor mats 108 108  
Roof rack crossbars 239 239 106
Cargo net 42 42  
Package 302A     3,659
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Cargo cover     115
Options (change) 5,770 470 6,155
Options (change) 5,306 389 5,236
Destination 940 940 825
Total Price $32,860 $33,410 $44,515
Total Invoice $31,089 $31,699 $41,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,086
Model Year201820182011
ModelNiroNiroExplorer
TrimEXTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine104hp I4 H104hp I4 H290hp V6
TransmissionS6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$32,860$33,410$44,515
Adjustments for Features0-350-3,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,860$33,060$41,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$31,089$31,699$41,013
Adjustments for Features0-332-2,838
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,089$31,367$38,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$278$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182011
ModelNiroNiroExplorer
TrimEXTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$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$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Curve control  $50
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 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$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$50 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Tachometer  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$4,825$5,175$7,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$3,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-332-2,838

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182011
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.4,579 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 EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning200No
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 Requested492576%
Total Not Requested152524%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
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 alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested242561%
Total Not Requested155039%

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