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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: $20,745

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $15,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,702

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $13,327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelRio5ExplorerExplorer
TrimSXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,700 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $16,880 $27,273 $30,178
Premium Package 2,200    
Floor mats 95    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Cargo cover   90 90
Premium Package 2,000    
Floor mats 72    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Options (change) 2,295 5,755 3,955
Options (change) 2,072 4,971 3,441
Destination 750 785 785
Total Price $20,745 $35,785 $37,135
Total Invoice $19,702 $33,029 $34,404

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,844
Model Year201220082008
ModelRio5ExplorerExplorer
TrimSXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/36 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$20,745$35,785$37,135
Adjustments for Features0-2,690-3,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,745$33,095$33,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850
Total Invoice$19,702$33,029$34,404
Adjustments for Features0-2,483-2,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,702$30,546$31,449
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$903

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220082008
ModelRio5ExplorerExplorer
TrimSXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,850$5,540$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,690$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,483-2,955

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122008
ModelRio5Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in113.7 in
Length159.3 in193.4 in
Width67.7 in73.7 in
Height57.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,483 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 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
15.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.6 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested270091%
Total Not Requested2759%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested22518%
Total Not Requested105082%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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