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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: $40,315

Kia Cadenza Technology   
Difference: $8,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,332

Kia Cadenza Technology   
Difference: $7,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320182018
ModelExplorerCadenzaCadenza
TrimSportTechnologyLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,780 $39,290 $44,690
Base Invoice $38,027 $36,328 $41,320
Package 402A 4,130    
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
Rear bumper protector 85 75 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Cargo net   50 50
Package 402A 3,604    
Adaptive cruise control 1,004    
Rear bumper protector 74 62 62
Panoramic sunroof 1,392    
Cargo net   42 42
Options (change) 6,960 125 125
Options (change) 6,074 104 104
Destination 895 900 900
Total Price $48,635 $40,315 $45,715
Total Invoice $44,996 $37,332 $42,324

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Technology
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,370
Model Year201320182018
ModelExplorerCadenzaCadenza
TrimSportTechnologyLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$48,635$40,315$45,715
Adjustments for Features-2,4800-2,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,155$40,315$43,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,160
Total Invoice$44,996$37,332$42,324
Adjustments for Features-2,2940-2,074
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,702$37,332$40,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,918

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year201320182018
ModelExplorerCadenzaCadenza
TrimSportTechnologyLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700  
FWD $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  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
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  
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$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  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
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  
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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$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
Stowable third row seats$600  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$9,555$7,075$9,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,480$0$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2940-2,074

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20132018
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 Weight4,921 lb.3,633 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested227571%
Total Not Requested92529%

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