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Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,150

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,524

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062014
ModelExplorerExplorerCadenza
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $42,400
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $39,115
Luxury Package 1,700    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
235/65R18 595    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Sunroof 850 850  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
235/65R18 506    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Sunroof 723 723  
Options (change) 6,305 4,010 0
Options (change) 5,361 3,410 0
Destination 645 645 800
Total Price $37,150 $37,170 $43,200
Total Invoice $33,524 $33,633 $39,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,222
Model Year200620062014
ModelExplorerExplorerCadenza
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17245/40-19
Total Price$37,150$37,170$43,200
Adjustments for Features00-3,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,150$37,170$39,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0
Total Invoice$33,524$33,633$39,915
Adjustments for Features00-3,169
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,524$33,633$36,746
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year200620062014
ModelExplorerExplorerCadenza
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Lane departure warning  $200
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,800$4,800$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,169

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20062014
ModelExplorerCadenza
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in112.0 in
Length193.4 in195.5 in
Width73.7 in72.8 in
Height72.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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