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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: $20,825

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $20,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,762

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $19,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelRio5ExplorerExplorer
TrimSXLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,700 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $16,880 $35,622 $40,191
Premium Package 2,200    
Floor mats 95    
Cargo tray 80 100 100
Navigation system   795 795
Cargo cover   130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Premium Package 2,000    
Floor mats 72    
Cargo tray 60 87 87
Navigation system   694 694
Cargo cover   114 114
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Options (change) 2,375 2,620 2,620
Options (change) 2,132 2,287 2,287
Destination 750 895 895
Total Price $20,825 $41,715 $46,615
Total Invoice $19,762 $38,804 $43,373

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,163
Model Year201220152015
ModelRio5ExplorerExplorer
TrimSXLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$20,825$41,715$46,615
Adjustments for Features0-6,320-7,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,825$35,395$39,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,725
Total Invoice$19,762$38,804$43,373
Adjustments for Features0-5,879-6,974
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,762$32,925$36,399
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,474

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220152015
ModelRio5ExplorerExplorer
TrimSXLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $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  
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,150$9,470$10,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,320$7,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,879-6,974

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122015
ModelRio5Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in112.6 in
Length159.3 in197.1 in
Width67.7 in78.9 in
Height57.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,411 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 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
15.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.6 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2975100%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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