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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: $36,555

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $635

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,018

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,746

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $32,290 $39,290 $44,690
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $30,408 $36,328 $41,320
Luxury Package 1,700   3,000    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350      
Side curtain airbags 560 560      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255      
Sunroof 850 850      
Panoramic sunroof     1,000    
Luxury Package 1,445   2,475    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298      
Side curtain airbags 476 476      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217      
Sunroof 723 723      
Panoramic sunroof     981    
Options (change) 5,710 4,010 4,000 0 0
Options (change) 4,855 3,410 3,456 0 0
Destination 645 645 900 900 900
Total Price $36,555 $37,170 $37,190 $40,190 $45,590
Total Invoice $33,018 $33,633 $34,764 $37,228 $42,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Technology
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $954
Model Year20062006201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7630, 12630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$36,555$37,170$37,190$40,190$45,590
Adjustments for Features00-1,475-5,575-7,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,555$37,170$35,715$34,615$38,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$1,100$0$3,810
Total Invoice$33,018$33,633$34,764$37,228$42,220
Adjustments for Features00-1,379-5,164-6,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,018$33,633$33,385$32,064$35,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$1,321$0$3,521

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20062006201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power trunk closer    $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125$125
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Sunshades, second row    $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Running boards$350$350   
Sunroof$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wireless charging station   $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Approach detection  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated second row seats    $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Upgraded floor mats    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0   
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350   
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,250$5,250$6,725$10,825$12,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,475$5,575$7,165
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,379-5,164-6,635

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20062018
ModelExplorerCadenza
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in112.4 in
Length193.4 in195.7 in
Width73.7 in73.6 in
Height72.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.2 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 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft316.0 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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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%

Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Approach detection25No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95042%
Total Not Requested132558%

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