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Kia Rio5 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio5 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,400

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $11,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,571

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $11,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelRio5ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $13,750 $26,495 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $13,045 $24,771 $27,273 $30,178
Power Package 600      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Floor mats 70      
Cargo cover   90 90 90
Power Package 535      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357      
Floor mats 54      
Cargo cover   77 77 77
Options (change) 1,070 90 90 90
Options (change) 946 77 77 77
Destination 580 785 785 785
Total Price $15,400 $27,370 $30,120 $33,270
Total Invoice $14,571 $25,633 $28,135 $31,040

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,201
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelRio5ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine110hp I4210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM5A5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$15,400$27,370$30,120$33,270
Adjustments for Features0-3,055-5,080-6,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,400$24,315$25,040$26,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$725$2,150
Total Invoice$14,571$25,633$28,135$31,040
Adjustments for Features0-2,861-4,745-6,349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,571$22,772$23,390$24,691
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$618$1,919

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelRio5ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$920$3,975$6,000$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,055$5,080$6,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,861-4,745-6,349

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062008
ModelRio5Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.4 in113.7 in
Length158.1 in193.4 in
Width66.7 in73.7 in
Height57.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,439 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 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
15.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.6 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 SX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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