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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: $36,965

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $1,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,763

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremiumTechnologyLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $31,990 $38,990 $44,390
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $30,345 $36,166 $41,077
Convenience Package 1,995        
Navigation system 1,995        
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845      
Luxury Package     3,000    
Rear bumper protector     75 75 75
Panoramic sunroof     1,000    
Convenience Package 1,696        
Navigation system 1,696        
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418      
Luxury Package     2,475    
Rear bumper protector     62 62 62
Panoramic sunroof     981    
Options (change) 3,990 2,845 4,075 75 75
Options (change) 3,392 2,418 3,518 62 62
Destination 815 815 900 900 900
Total Price $38,085 $39,940 $36,965 $39,965 $45,365
Total Invoice $35,251 $37,007 $34,763 $37,128 $42,039

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Technology
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,308
Model Year20102010201720172017
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)190, 7190, 7630, 12630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$38,085$39,940$36,965$39,965$45,365
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-405-4,505-6,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,085$38,840$36,560$35,460$38,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$1,100$0$3,160
Total Invoice$35,251$37,007$34,763$37,128$42,039
Adjustments for Features0-1,019-381-4,185-6,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,251$35,988$34,382$32,943$35,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$737$1,439$0$2,846

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20102010201720172017
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 
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
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   
Safety key$5$5   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents$100 $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150   
Rear HVAC unit $400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
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
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive$15$15   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Folding third row seats$600    
Heated second row seats    $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000   
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upgraded floor mats    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,095$7,195$6,500$10,600$12,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$405$4,505$6,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,019-381-4,185-6,250

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20102017
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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 audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Approach detection25No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107547%
Total Not Requested120053%

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