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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: $43,190

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $2,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,058

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $1,722

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelExplorerCadenzaCadenza
TrimLimitedPremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $35,990 $44,090
Base Invoice $35,268 $33,739 $40,805
Package 302A / 303A 4,500    
Polished alloy wheels 595    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Luxury Plus Package   3,200  
Technology Package   3,100  
Cargo net   50 50
Package 302A / 303A 3,825    
Polished alloy wheels 506    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Luxury Plus Package   2,609  
Technology Package   2,820  
Cargo net   40 40
Options (change) 6,690 6,350 50
Options (change) 5,687 5,469 40
Destination 825 850 850
Total Price $45,370 $43,190 $44,990
Total Invoice $41,780 $40,058 $41,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,432
Model Year201220162016
ModelExplorerCadenzaCadenza
TrimLimitedPremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6293hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$45,370$43,190$44,990
Adjustments for Features-3,4250-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,945$43,190$43,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350
Total Invoice$41,780$40,058$41,695
Adjustments for Features-3,1540-1,344
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,626$40,058$40,351
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$293

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year201220162016
ModelExplorerCadenzaCadenza
TrimLimitedPremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
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-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Curve control$50  
Forward collision warning$200  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
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$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  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,580$5,155$6,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,425$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1540-1,344

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerCadenza
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in112.0 in
Length197.1 in195.5 in
Width78.9 in72.8 in
Height70.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.8 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
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 warning200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested242558%
Total Not Requested175042%

Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
First-aid kit15No
Wiper de-icer25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested130059%
Total Not Requested91541%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1315100%

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