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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: $22,270

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $15,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,084

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $12,853

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720062006
ModelRio5ExplorerExplorer
TrimSXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,905 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $19,801 $27,518 $29,578
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 120    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Cargo cover   80 80
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 97    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Cargo cover   68 68
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Sunroof   723 723
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 470 6,735 5,035
Options (change) 388 5,774 4,329
Destination 895 645 645
Total Price $22,270 $37,580 $38,195
Total Invoice $21,084 $33,937 $34,552

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,453
Model Year201720062006
ModelRio5ExplorerExplorer
TrimSXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/38 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$22,270$37,580$38,195
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,270$36,030$36,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$21,084$33,937$34,552
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-1,402
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,084$32,537$33,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$613

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720062006
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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
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 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
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 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,375$4,925$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,400-1,402

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172006
ModelRio5Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in113.7 in
Length159.4 in193.4 in
Width67.7 in73.7 in
Height57.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,656 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
49.8 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35020%
Total Not Requested137580%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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