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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: $11,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092021
ModelExplorerExplorerSeltos
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $27,990
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
Convenience Package 995    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Remote start 385 385  
Sunroof 850 850 700
AWD 2,320 2,320  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Roof rack crossbars     360
Floor mats     130
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
Convenience Package 846    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Remote start 327 327  
Sunroof 723 723 0
AWD 2,112 2,112  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Roof rack crossbars     0
Floor mats     0
Options (change) 9,690 7,490 1,190
Options (change) 8,456 6,586 0
Destination 815 815 1,175
Total Price $42,120 $43,855 $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: $15,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,547
Model Year200920092021
ModelExplorerExplorerSeltos
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8175hp I4
TransmissionA6A6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7400, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/45-18
Total Price$42,120$43,855$30,355
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-3,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,120$42,355$26,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year200920092021
ModelExplorerExplorerSeltos
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$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
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle exit intervention  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
LED headlights  $1000
Speaker lights  $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$7,030$8,530$10,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$3,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,378-132

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20092021
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 Weight4,706 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested22517%
Total Not Requested110083%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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