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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: $33,030

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $13,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,229

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $13,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201720172017
ModelNiroNiroExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXTouringLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,150 $32,000 $41,675 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $24,843 $30,370 $39,800 $43,315 $50,839
Premium Package 5,300        
Floor mats 135 135      
Rear bumper protector 75 75 75 75 75
Cargo mat 95 95 100 100 100
Roof rack crossbars 285 285 140 140 140
Cargo net 50 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       2,965  
Premium Package 4,917        
Floor mats 108 108      
Rear bumper protector 62 62 71 71 71
Cargo mat 78 78 95 95 95
Roof rack crossbars 239 239 133 133 133
Cargo net 42 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       2,817  
Options (change) 5,940 640 3,840 6,155 445
Options (change) 5,446 529 3,651 5,849 423
Destination 940 940 945 945 945
Total Price $33,030 $33,580 $46,460 $52,455 $54,625
Total Invoice $31,229 $31,839 $44,396 $50,109 $52,207

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,230
Model Year20182018201720172017
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$33,030$33,580$46,460$52,455$54,625
Adjustments for Features0-350-4,120-6,610-9,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,030$33,230$42,340$45,845$44,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$3,505$2,425
Total Invoice$31,229$31,839$44,396$50,109$52,207
Adjustments for Features0-332-3,937-6,314-9,424
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,229$31,507$40,459$43,795$42,783
Cost Above Minimum$0$278$0$3,336$2,324

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018201720172017
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$125$125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125   
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$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  $200
Lane departure warning$200$200  $200
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
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$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 
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   
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
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
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$100
Total Value of Features$5,450$5,800$9,570$12,060$15,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$4,120$6,610$9,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-332-3,937-6,314-9,424

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182017
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
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
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested557586%
Total Not Requested87514%

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 seat belts200No
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?
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested110050%
Total Not Requested111550%

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