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Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,990

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $11,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,533

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $9,336

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelExplorerExplorerSoulSoul
TrimEddie BauerLimited+!
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $18,690 $20,790
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $17,729 $19,687
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Luxury Package 1,700      
Cargo cover 80 80    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Sunroof 850 850    
Universal garage door opener     350 350
Audio Package     1,400  
UVO Package     600  
Primo Package     3,000  
Floor mats     125 125
Sun & Sound Package       2,600
The Whole Shabang Package       2,500
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Luxury Package 1,445      
Cargo cover 68 68    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Sunroof 723 723    
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Audio Package     1,292  
UVO Package     552  
Primo Package     2,740  
Floor mats     104 104
Sun & Sound Package       2,378
The Whole Shabang Package       2,325
Options (change) 5,535 3,835 5,475 5,575
Options (change) 4,706 3,261 4,979 5,098
Destination 645 645 825 825
Total Price $36,380 $36,995 $24,990 $27,190
Total Invoice $32,869 $33,484 $23,533 $25,610

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,854
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelExplorerExplorerSoulSoul
TrimEddie BauerLimited+!
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7350, 10350, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$36,380$36,995$24,990$27,190
Adjustments for Features00-550-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,380$36,995$24,440$26,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$1,625
Total Invoice$32,869$33,484$23,533$25,610
Adjustments for Features00-518-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,869$33,484$23,015$24,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$1,535

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year2006200620152015
ModelExplorerExplorerSoulSoul
TrimEddie BauerLimited+!
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist  $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Speaker lights  $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
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  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,650$4,650$5,200$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$550$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments00-518-1,060

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20062015
ModelExplorerSoul
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in101.2 in
Length193.4 in163.0 in
Width73.7 in70.9 in
Height72.8 in63.0 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,715 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.1 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 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
HD radio50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested72543%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested10027%
Total Not Requested27573%
Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested167545%
Total Not Requested205055%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested80030%
Total Not Requested187570%
The Whole Shabang Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upgraded instruments0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested110045%
Total Not Requested135055%

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