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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: $18,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,571

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $16,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelRio5ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $13,750 $32,680 $38,100 $40,780
Base Invoice $13,045 $30,474 $35,528 $38,027
Power Package 600      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Floor mats 70      
Cargo cover   135 135 135
Power Package 535      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357      
Floor mats 54      
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Options (change) 1,070 135 135 135
Options (change) 946 118 118 118
Destination 580 895 895 895
Total Price $15,400 $33,710 $39,130 $41,810
Total Invoice $14,571 $31,487 $36,541 $39,040

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,975
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelRio5ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine110hp I4290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$15,400$33,710$39,130$41,810
Adjustments for Features0-6,360-9,950-11,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,400$27,350$29,180$30,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,830$3,035
Total Invoice$14,571$31,487$36,541$39,040
Adjustments for Features0-5,941-9,292-10,668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,571$25,546$27,249$28,372
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,703$2,826

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelRio5ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote start  $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Brake assist $50$50$50
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Terrain selector   $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $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$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
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$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$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$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,070$7,430$11,020$12,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,360$9,950$11,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,941-9,292-10,668

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062013
ModelRio5Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.4 in112.6 in
Length158.1 in197.1 in
Width66.7 in78.9 in
Height57.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,439 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 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
15.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.6 ft380.7 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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