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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: $45,665

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $6,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,282

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $7,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerCadenza
TrimSportPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $44,690
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $41,320
Package 401A 3,875    
Cargo mat 100 100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Rear bumper protector     75
Package 401A 3,681    
Cargo mat 95 95  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Rear bumper protector     62
Options (change) 5,670 100 75
Options (change) 5,386 95 62
Destination 995 995 900
Total Price $52,615 $55,035 $45,665
Total Invoice $50,264 $52,602 $42,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,623
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerCadenza
TrimSportPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/40-19
Total Price$52,615$55,035$45,665
Adjustments for Features-3,485-5,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,130$49,075$45,665
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0
Total Invoice$50,264$52,602$42,282
Adjustments for Features-3,329-5,6970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,935$46,905$42,282
Cost Above Minimum$30$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerCadenza
TrimSportPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power trunk closer  $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
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$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$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$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$11,935$14,410$8,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,485$5,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,329-5,6970

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20182018
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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Total Requested255070%
Total Not Requested109030%

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