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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: $43,405

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $10,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,080

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $11,618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162014
ModelExplorerCadenza
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,970 $42,400
Base Invoice $50,587 $39,115
Rear bumper protector 75 75
Cargo tray 100 80
Cargo net   50
Rear bumper protector 71 60
Cargo tray 95 65
Cargo net   40
Options (change) 175 205
Options (change) 166 165
Destination 945 800
Total Price $54,090 $43,405
Total Invoice $51,698 $40,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,404
Model Year20162014
ModelExplorerCadenza
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-19
Total Price$54,090$43,405
Adjustments for Features-9,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,450$43,405
Total Invoice$51,698$40,080
Adjustments for Features-9,2140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,484$40,080

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20162014
ModelExplorerCadenza
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$14,670$5,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,2140

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20162014
ModelExplorerCadenza
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in112.0 in
Length198.3 in195.5 in
Width78.9 in72.8 in
Height70.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,668 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft315.9 ft3

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