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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: $14,915

Kia Rio5 LX   
Difference: $14,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,634

Kia Rio5 LX   
Difference: $13,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201220122012
ModelRio5ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLXBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $14,000 $28,280 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $13,741 $26,837 $30,027 $35,268
Floor mats 115      
Cargo cover   135 135 135
Satellite radio   195    
Floor mats 93      
Cargo cover   115 115 115
Satellite radio   166    
Options (change) 115 330 135 135
Options (change) 93 281 115 115
Destination 800 825 825 825
Total Price $14,915 $29,435 $33,055 $38,815
Total Invoice $14,634 $27,943 $30,967 $36,208

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,463
Model Year2014201220122012
ModelRio5ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLXBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/37 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15245/65-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$14,915$29,435$33,055$38,815
Adjustments for Features0-5,105-6,510-10,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,915$24,330$26,545$28,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,215$3,760
Total Invoice$14,634$27,943$30,967$36,208
Adjustments for Features0-4,846-6,099-10,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,634$23,097$24,868$26,203
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,771$3,106

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2014201220122012
ModelRio5ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLXBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Cruise control $150$150$150
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power front side windows $250$250$250
Power locks $275$275$275
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key   $250
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Curve control $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio   $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port$25 $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
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), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
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
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$795$5,900$7,305$11,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,105$6,510$10,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,846-6,099-10,005

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142012
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 Weight2,410 lb.4,557 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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