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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: $40,240

Kia Cadenza Technology   
Difference: $4,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,270

Kia Cadenza Technology   
Difference: $3,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelExplorerCadenzaCadenza
TrimLimitedTechnologyLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,535 $39,290 $44,690
Base Invoice $34,952 $36,328 $41,320
Package 302A 4,305    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Cargo net   50 50
Package 302A 3,659    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Cargo net   42 42
Options (change) 5,900 50 50
Options (change) 5,015 42 42
Destination 825 900 900
Total Price $44,260 $40,240 $45,640
Total Invoice $40,792 $37,270 $42,262

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Technology
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,342
Model Year201120182018
ModelExplorerCadenzaCadenza
TrimLimitedTechnologyLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$44,260$40,240$45,640
Adjustments for Features-1,2800-2,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,980$40,240$43,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,160
Total Invoice$40,792$37,270$42,262
Adjustments for Features-1,1800-2,074
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,612$37,270$40,188
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,918

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year201120182018
ModelExplorerCadenzaCadenza
TrimLimitedTechnologyLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
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
Curve control$50  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,205$6,925$9,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,280$0$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1800-2,074

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerCadenza
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in112.4 in
Length197.1 in195.7 in
Width78.9 in73.6 in
Height70.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.3,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft316.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested267567%
Total Not Requested130033%

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