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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: $14,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,707

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $13,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelRio5ExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,700 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $17,915 $30,027 $35,268
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 130    
Cargo net 50    
Partial leather seating sufaces 500    
Package 204A   2,350  
Cargo cover   135 135
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 104    
Cargo net 42    
Partial leather seating sufaces 460    
Package 204A   1,998  
Cargo cover   115 115
Options (change) 1,030 2,485 135
Options (change) 897 2,113 115
Destination 895 825 825
Total Price $20,625 $35,405 $38,815
Total Invoice $19,707 $32,965 $36,208

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,914
Model Year201820122012
ModelRio5ExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine130hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$20,625$35,405$38,815
Adjustments for Features0-4,665-6,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,625$30,740$31,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,195
Total Invoice$19,707$32,965$36,208
Adjustments for Features0-4,344-6,418
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,707$28,621$29,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,169

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820122012
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 
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  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
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  
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
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats $200$200
Interior trim, special color$0  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
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
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
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
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Total Value of Features$1,790$6,455$8,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,665$6,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,344-6,418

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
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.4,558 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 204A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested35015%
Total Not Requested200085%

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