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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: $15,570

Kia Rio5 LX   
Difference: $15,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,982

Kia Rio5 LX   
Difference: $13,806

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelRio5Rio5ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLXSXXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $13,895 $15,195 $29,280 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $13,430 $14,270 $27,404 $31,044 $33,774
Value Package 600        
195/55HR15 285        
Floor mats 95 95      
SYNC and Sirius Package     670    
Value Package 535        
195/55HR15 250        
Floor mats 72 72      
SYNC and Sirius Package     569    
Options (change) 980 95 670 0 0
Options (change) 857 72 569 0 0
Destination 695 695 815 815 815
Total Price $15,570 $15,985 $30,765 $34,095 $37,095
Total Invoice $14,982 $15,037 $28,788 $31,859 $34,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,760
Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelRio5Rio5ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLXSXXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine110hp I4110hp I4210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM5M5A5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$15,570$15,985$30,765$34,095$37,095
Adjustments for Features0-575-3,775-6,250-9,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,570$15,410$26,990$27,845$27,320
Cost Above Minimum$160$0$0$855$330
Total Invoice$14,982$15,037$28,788$31,859$34,589
Adjustments for Features0-541-3,532-5,840-9,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,982$14,496$25,256$26,019$25,474
Cost Above Minimum$486$0$0$763$218

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelRio5Rio5ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLXSXXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
5-speed automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5
Stability control  $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Traction control  $100$100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rack  $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Rear air vents  $100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200   
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof    $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass   $0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Folding third row seats   $600 
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals $75   
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
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
White-letter tires  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$970$1,545$4,745$7,220$10,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$3,775$6,250$9,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-541-3,532-5,840-9,115

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102010
ModelRio5Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.4 in113.7 in
Length158.5 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 LX

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested32554%
Total Not Requested27546%

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