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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: $41,330

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $12,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,299

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $13,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620152015
ModelExplorerCadenzaCadenza
TrimPlatinumPremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,970 $34,900 $43,800
Base Invoice $50,587 $32,407 $40,488
Rear bumper protector 75 75 75
Cargo tray 100 80 80
Luxury Package   2,100  
Technology Package   3,300  
Cargo net   50 50
Rear bumper protector 71 60 60
Cargo tray 95 65 65
Luxury Package   1,908  
Technology Package   2,994  
Cargo net   40 40
Options (change) 175 5,605 205
Options (change) 166 5,067 165
Destination 945 825 825
Total Price $54,090 $41,330 $44,830
Total Invoice $51,698 $38,299 $41,478

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,994
Model Year201620152015
ModelExplorerCadenzaCadenza
TrimPlatinumPremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6293hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$54,090$41,330$44,830
Adjustments for Features-9,8400-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,250$41,330$43,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,500
Total Invoice$51,698$38,299$41,478
Adjustments for Features-9,4050-925
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,293$38,299$40,553
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,254

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year201620152015
ModelExplorerCadenzaCadenza
TrimPlatinumPremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$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$225
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  
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$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  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
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
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$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
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$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$14,570$4,730$5,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,840$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,4050-925

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20162015
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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Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
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 wheel100Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested260084%
Total Not Requested49016%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested50031%
Total Not Requested111569%

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