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Kia Spectra5 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra5 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,745

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $20,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,510

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $19,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018201820182018
ModelSpectra5ExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,695 $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $15,610 $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400        
Remote start 250        
Sunroof 750        
Cargo cover   130 130 130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695 1,695  
Package 201A   2,330      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360        
Remote start 215        
Sunroof 675        
Cargo cover   124 124 124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610 1,610  
Package 201A   2,213      
Options (change) 1,400 4,155 1,825 1,825 130
Options (change) 1,250 3,947 1,734 1,734 124
Destination 650 995 995 995 995
Total Price $18,745 $39,170 $44,910 $48,770 $55,065
Total Invoice $17,510 $37,431 $42,925 $46,612 $52,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,297
Model Year20092018201820182018
ModelSpectra5ExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$18,745$39,170$44,910$48,770$55,065
Adjustments for Features0-9,025-13,615-15,040-20,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,745$30,145$31,295$33,730$34,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150$3,585$4,165
Total Invoice$17,510$37,431$42,925$46,612$52,631
Adjustments for Features0-8,624-13,013-14,375-19,838
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,510$28,807$29,912$32,237$32,793
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,105$3,430$3,986

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018201820182018
ModelSpectra5ExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener  $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$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$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Terrain selector   $200$200
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Body kit$0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD player$125 $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50 $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass $0$0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50 
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
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 front seats  $200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats $600   
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$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
Total Value of Features$2,545$11,570$16,160$17,585$23,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,025$13,615$15,040$20,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,624-13,013-14,375-19,838

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
ModelSpectra5Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.8 in112.6 in
Length171.3 in198.3 in
Width68.3 in78.9 in
Height57.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,845 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 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
18.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.8 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested27513%
Total Not Requested192587%

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