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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: $28,170

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $6,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,486

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $5,677

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelExplorerExplorerSoul
TrimEddie BauerLimited+
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $20,300
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $19,230
Luxury Package 1,290    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Remote start 385 385 425
Cargo cover 90 90  
Universal garage door opener     350
Audio Package     1,500
Primo Lit Package     4,500
Rear bumper protector, clear tape     75
Floor mats     125
Luxury Package 1,097    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Remote start 326 326 353
Cargo cover 77 77  
Universal garage door opener     291
Audio Package     1,377
Primo Lit Package     4,176
Rear bumper protector, clear tape     62
Floor mats     102
Options (change) 4,830 3,030 6,975
Options (change) 4,105 2,575 6,361
Destination 785 785 895
Total Price $34,860 $36,210 $28,170
Total Invoice $32,163 $33,538 $26,486

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,990
Model Year200820082018
ModelExplorerExplorerSoul
TrimEddie BauerLimited+
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6161hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/55-17
Total Price$34,860$36,210$28,170
Adjustments for Features0-500-2,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,860$35,710$25,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$32,163$33,538$26,486
Adjustments for Features0-463-2,313
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,163$33,075$24,173
Cost Above Minimum$0$912$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year200820082018
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
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 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear bumper protector, clear tape  $25
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,840$5,340$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$2,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-463-2,313

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20082018
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested45035%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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 +

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Total Requested85051%
Total Not Requested82549%
Primo Lit Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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
Adaptive cruise control450No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested185032%
Total Not Requested400068%

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