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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: $27,165

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $9,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,603

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $7,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelExplorerExplorerSoul
TrimEddie BauerLimited+
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $19,800
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $18,764
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Cargo cover 80 80  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Sunroof 850 850  
Universal garage door opener     350
Primo Package     4,000
Audio Package     2,000
Floor mats     120
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Cargo cover 68 68  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Sunroof 723 723  
Universal garage door opener     291
Primo Package     3,711
Audio Package     1,844
Floor mats     98
Options (change) 5,535 3,835 6,470
Options (change) 4,706 3,261 5,944
Destination 645 645 895
Total Price $36,380 $36,995 $27,165
Total Invoice $32,869 $33,484 $25,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,010
Model Year200620062017
ModelExplorerExplorerSoul
TrimEddie BauerLimited+
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6161hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17215/55-17
Total Price$36,380$36,995$27,165
Adjustments for Features00-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,380$36,995$25,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$32,869$33,484$25,603
Adjustments for Features00-1,744
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,869$33,484$23,859
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year200620062017
ModelExplorerExplorerSoul
TrimEddie BauerLimited+
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Speaker lights  $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,350$4,350$6,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,744

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20062017
ModelExplorerSoul
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in101.2 in
Length193.4 in163.0 in
Width73.7 in70.9 in
Height72.8 in63.5 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,885 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

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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested87551%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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%
Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested185042%
Total Not Requested260058%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested120062%

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