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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: $38,105

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,959

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092014
ModelExplorerExplorerCadenza
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $42,400
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $39,115
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
255/50R20 1,325    
Sunroof 850 850  
Rear bumper protector     75
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
255/50R20 1,127    
Sunroof 723 723  
Rear bumper protector     60
Options (change) 5,675 2,845 75
Options (change) 4,825 2,419 60
Destination 815 815 800
Total Price $38,105 $39,210 $43,275
Total Invoice $34,959 $36,135 $39,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,275
Model Year200920092014
ModelExplorerExplorerCadenza
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18245/40-19
Total Price$38,105$39,210$43,275
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-3,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,105$37,460$39,835
Cost Above Minimum$645$0$0
Total Invoice$34,959$36,135$39,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,613-3,178
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,959$34,522$36,797
Cost Above Minimum$437$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year200920092014
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Lane departure warning  $200
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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$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 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Polished alloy wheels$350  
White-letter tires $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,415$7,165$8,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,613-3,178

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20092014
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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