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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: $20,625

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $11,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,707

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $10,712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820112011
ModelRio5ExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,700 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $17,915 $29,479 $34,952
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 130    
Cargo net 50    
Partial leather seating sufaces 500    
Cargo cover   135 135
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 104    
Cargo net 42    
Partial leather seating sufaces 460    
Cargo cover   115 115
Options (change) 1,030 135 135
Options (change) 897 115 115
Destination 895 825 825
Total Price $20,625 $32,480 $38,495
Total Invoice $19,707 $30,419 $35,892

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,427
Model Year201820112011
ModelRio5ExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine130hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$20,625$32,480$38,495
Adjustments for Features0-2,440-6,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,625$30,040$31,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$19,707$30,419$35,892
Adjustments for Features0-2,285-6,391
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,707$28,134$29,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,367

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820112011
ModelRio5ExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning$200  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0 $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port$25 $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices$0 $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats  $200
Interior trim, special color$0  
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Total Value of Features$2,340$4,780$9,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,440$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,285-6,391

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182011
ModelRio5Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.6 in112.6 in
Length160.0 in197.1 in
Width67.9 in78.9 in
Height57.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 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
17.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
32.8 ft380.7 ft3

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