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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: $41,200

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $11,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,194

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $12,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelExplorerExplorerCadenzaCadenza
TrimSportPlatinumPremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $34,900 $43,800
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $32,407 $40,488
Package 401A 3,875      
Cargo mat 100 100    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695      
Luxury Package     2,100  
Technology Package     3,300  
Rear bumper protector     75 75
Package 401A 3,681      
Cargo mat 95 95    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610      
Luxury Package     1,908  
Technology Package     2,994  
Rear bumper protector     60 60
Options (change) 5,670 100 5,475 75
Options (change) 5,386 95 4,962 60
Destination 995 995 825 825
Total Price $52,615 $55,035 $41,200 $44,700
Total Invoice $50,264 $52,602 $38,194 $41,373

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,711
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelExplorerExplorerCadenzaCadenza
TrimSportPlatinumPremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6293hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$52,615$55,035$41,200$44,700
Adjustments for Features-7,670-10,1450-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,945$44,890$41,200$43,700
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0$2,500
Total Invoice$50,264$52,602$38,194$41,373
Adjustments for Features-7,327-9,6970-926
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,937$42,905$38,194$40,447
Cost Above Minimum$32$0$0$2,253

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year2018201820152015
ModelExplorerExplorerCadenzaCadenza
TrimSportPlatinumPremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction $0  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $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$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Curve control$50$50  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200  
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$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$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$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   
Black grille (optional)$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$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$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$12,360$14,835$4,690$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,670$10,145$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,327-9,6970-926

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20182015
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
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested215059%
Total Not Requested149041%

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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