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Ford Explorer vs. Kia Seltos Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Kia Seltos Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,355

Kia Seltos SX   
Difference: $4,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072021
ModelExplorerExplorerSeltos
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $27,990
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
Remote start 385 385  
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 360
Cargo cover 90 90  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Sunroof 850 850 700
Floor mats     130
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Remote start 326 326  
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 0
Cargo cover 77 77  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Sunroof 723 723 0
Floor mats     0
Options (change) 5,435 4,925 1,190
Options (change) 4,710 4,277 0
Destination 735 735 1,175
Total Price $34,540 $36,775 $30,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Seltos

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,337
Model Year200720072021
ModelExplorerExplorerSeltos
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8175hp I4
TransmissionA6A6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7400, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,540$36,775$30,355
Adjustments for Features0-1,425-7,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,540$35,350$23,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$810$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year200720072021
ModelExplorerExplorerSeltos
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000
Cruise control$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Cyclist detection  $25
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle exit intervention  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter  $0
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25
LED headlights  $1000
Speaker lights  $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,750$5,175$10,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425$7,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,332-277

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20072021
ModelExplorerSeltos
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in103.5 in
Length193.4 in172.0 in
Width73.7 in70.9 in
Height72.8 in63.6 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft326.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft326.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft362.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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