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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: $45,015

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $8,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCadenza
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,380 $54,740 $58,250 $44,090
Safe and Smart Package 1,295      
Cargo mat 100 100 100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695    
Polished alloy wheels 595      
Package 401A   3,875    
Rear bumper protector       75
Safe and Smart Package 1,230      
Cargo mat 95 95 95  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610    
Polished alloy wheels 565      
Package 401A   3,681    
Rear bumper protector       60
Options (change) 3,685 5,670 100 75
Options (change) 3,500 5,386 95 60
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 850
Total Price $53,310 $61,655 $59,595 $45,015

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Cadenza Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,579
Model Year2020202020202016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCadenza
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionT10T10T10T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12500, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20245/40-19
Total Price$53,310$61,655$59,595$45,015
Adjustments for Features-3,605-6,595-9,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,705$55,060$50,525$45,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,355$820$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year2020202020202016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCadenza
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Around view cameras   $500
Curve control$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$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$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,070$13,060$15,535$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,605$6,595$9,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-321-709-2040

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20202016
ModelExplorerCadenza
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.1 in112.0 in
Length198.8 in195.5 in
Width78.9 in72.8 in
Height69.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested105061%
Total Not Requested67539%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer ST

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Wide-view front camera150No
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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested215059%
Total Not Requested149041%

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