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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: $19,045

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $9,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,780

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $8,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelSpectra5ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,695 $26,495 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $15,610 $24,771 $27,273 $30,178
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Remote start 250 385 385 385
Sunroof 750      
CD changer, in-dash 300      
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560 560
Cargo cover   90 90 90
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360      
Remote start 215 326 326 326
Sunroof 675      
CD changer, in-dash 270      
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476 476
Cargo cover   77 77 77
Options (change) 1,700 1,035 1,035 1,035
Options (change) 1,520 879 879 879
Destination 650 785 785 785
Total Price $19,045 $28,315 $31,065 $34,215
Total Invoice $17,780 $26,435 $28,937 $31,842

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,952
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelSpectra5ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM5A5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$19,045$28,315$31,065$34,215
Adjustments for Features0-2,895-4,945-6,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,045$25,420$26,120$27,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700$1,875
Total Invoice$17,780$26,435$28,937$31,842
Adjustments for Features0-2,703-4,606-6,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,780$23,732$24,331$25,402
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$599$1,670

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200820082008
ModelSpectra5ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150   
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$1,345$4,240$6,290$8,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,895$4,945$6,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,703-4,606-6,440

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092008
ModelSpectra5Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.8 in113.7 in
Length171.3 in193.4 in
Width68.3 in73.7 in
Height57.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,845 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 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
18.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.8 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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