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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: $45,495

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $8,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,146

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $9,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelExplorerCadenza
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,970 $44,390
Base Invoice $50,587 $41,077
Rear bumper protector 75 75
Cargo tray 100 80
Cargo net   50
Rear bumper protector 71 62
Cargo tray 95 67
Cargo net   40
Options (change) 175 205
Options (change) 166 169
Destination 945 900
Total Price $54,090 $45,495
Total Invoice $51,698 $42,146

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,147
Model Year20162017
ModelExplorerCadenza
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-19
Total Price$54,090$45,495
Adjustments for Features-5,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,435$45,495
Total Invoice$51,698$42,146
Adjustments for Features-5,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,293$42,146

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20162017
ModelExplorerCadenza
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
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 trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
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
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$14,195$8,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4050

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20162017
ModelExplorerCadenza
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in112.4 in
Length198.3 in195.7 in
Width78.9 in73.6 in
Height70.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft316.0 ft3

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