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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: $20,090

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $9,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,055

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $8,584

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSoulSoul
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimited!Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,495 $29,245 $32,395 $18,495 $18,495
Base Invoice $24,771 $27,273 $30,178 $17,560 $17,560
SYNC 395        
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560 560    
Ironman Package 1,495        
Leather seating surfaces       900 900
Sunroof         700
SYNC 336        
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476 476    
Ironman Package 1,271        
Leather seating surfaces       800 800
Sunroof         600
Options (change) 2,450 560 560 900 1,600
Options (change) 2,083 476 476 800 1,400
Destination 785 785 785 695 695
Total Price $29,730 $30,590 $33,740 $20,090 $20,790
Total Invoice $27,639 $28,534 $31,439 $19,055 $19,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,753
Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSoulSoul
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimited!Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6142hp I4142hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/65-17235/65-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$29,730$30,590$33,740$20,090$20,790
Adjustments for Features-1,970-2,120-4,0950-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,760$28,470$29,645$20,090$20,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$710$1,885$0$500
Total Invoice$27,639$28,534$31,439$19,055$19,655
Adjustments for Features-1,831-1,978-3,8160-189
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,808$26,556$27,623$19,055$19,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$748$1,815$0$411

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSoulSoul
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimited!Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900  
4-speed automatic   $800$800
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125  
Universal garage door opener  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Roof rack$300    
Roof rails $250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125  
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards $350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash  $325  
CD player$125$125 $125$125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150  
Automatic headlights $125$125  
Automatic-off headlights$25  $25$25
Compass $0$0  
Heated mirrors$25 $25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Speaker lights   $100$100
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75    
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats$200 $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600  
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,140$4,290$6,265$2,170$2,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,970$2,120$4,095$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,831-1,978-3,8160-189

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20082011
ModelExplorerSoul
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in100.4 in
Length193.4 in161.6 in
Width73.7 in70.3 in
Height72.8 in63.4 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,561 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.0 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 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft353.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Machined alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75No
Bodyside cladding350No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested110050%
Total Not Requested110050%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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