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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: $43,325

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $5,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,015

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $4,981

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132014
ModelExplorerCadenza
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,780 $42,400
Base Invoice $38,027 $39,115
Package 402A 4,130  
Rear bumper protector 85 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Cargo net   50
Package 402A 3,604  
Rear bumper protector 74 60
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
Cargo net   40
Options (change) 6,960 125
Options (change) 6,074 100
Destination 895 800
Total Price $48,635 $43,325
Total Invoice $44,996 $40,015

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,072
Model Year20132014
ModelExplorerCadenza
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-19
Total Price$48,635$43,325
Adjustments for Features-4,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,410$43,325
Total Invoice$44,996$40,015
Adjustments for Features-3,9090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,087$40,015

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20132014
ModelExplorerCadenza
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$9,680$5,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9090

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20132014
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 Weight4,921 lb.3,668 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 Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested212566%
Total Not Requested107534%

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