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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: $17,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,510

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $16,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelSpectra5ExplorerExplorer
TrimSXXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,695 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $15,610 $29,479 $34,952
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Remote start 250    
Sunroof 750    
Cargo cover   135 135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 201A   2,075  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360    
Remote start 215    
Sunroof 675    
Cargo cover   115 115
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Package 201A   1,764  
Options (change) 1,400 3,805 1,730
Options (change) 1,250 3,235 1,471
Destination 650 825 825
Total Price $18,745 $36,150 $40,090
Total Invoice $17,510 $33,539 $37,248

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,827
Model Year200920112011
ModelSpectra5ExplorerExplorer
TrimSXXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$18,745$36,150$40,090
Adjustments for Features0-6,685-9,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,745$29,465$30,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$725
Total Invoice$17,510$33,539$37,248
Adjustments for Features0-6,202-9,198
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,510$27,337$28,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$713

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920112011
ModelSpectra5ExplorerExplorer
TrimSXXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
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 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats  $200
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
Metal pedals$75  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,795$8,480$11,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,685$9,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,202-9,198

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
ModelSpectra5Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.8 in112.6 in
Length171.3 in197.1 in
Width68.3 in78.9 in
Height57.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,845 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 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
18.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.8 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1575100%

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