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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: $22,225

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $22,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,039

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $21,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201820182018
ModelRio5ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,905 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $19,801 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Universal garage door opener 350      
Floor mats 120      
Cargo cover   130 130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695  
Universal garage door opener 291      
Floor mats 97      
Cargo cover   124 124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610  
Options (change) 470 1,825 1,825 130
Options (change) 388 1,734 1,734 124
Destination 850 995 995 995
Total Price $22,225 $44,910 $48,770 $55,065
Total Invoice $21,039 $42,925 $46,612 $52,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,609
Model Year2016201820182018
ModelRio5ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$22,225$44,910$48,770$55,065
Adjustments for Features0-8,660-10,085-15,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,225$36,250$38,685$39,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,435$3,015
Total Invoice$21,039$42,925$46,612$52,631
Adjustments for Features0-8,277-9,639-15,102
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,039$34,648$36,973$37,529
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,325$2,881

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016201820182018
ModelRio5ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control $50$50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
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
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Wide-view front camera $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated second row seats $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,725$12,385$13,810$19,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,660$10,085$15,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,277-9,639-15,102

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162018
ModelRio5Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in112.6 in
Length159.4 in198.3 in
Width67.7 in78.9 in
Height57.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,730 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.8 ft381.7 ft3

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