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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: $23,250

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $13,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,965

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $11,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelExplorerExplorerSoul
TrimEddie BauerLimited!
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $19,600
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $18,700
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
Convenience Package 995    
Sunroof 850 850  
Premium Package     2,500
Rear bumper protector     50
Universal garage door opener     350
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
Convenience Package 846    
Sunroof 723 723  
Premium Package     2,195
Rear bumper protector     40
Universal garage door opener     280
Options (change) 4,350 2,845 2,900
Options (change) 3,698 2,419 2,515
Destination 815 815 750
Total Price $36,780 $39,210 $23,250
Total Invoice $33,832 $36,135 $21,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,853
Model Year200920092012
ModelExplorerExplorerSoul
TrimEddie BauerLimited!
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7350, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,780$39,210$23,250
Adjustments for Features-2,190-3,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,590$35,270$23,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0
Total Invoice$33,832$36,135$21,965
Adjustments for Features-2,014-3,6310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,818$32,504$21,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$686$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year200920092012
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 
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$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Speaker lights  $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,765$6,515$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,190$3,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,014-3,6310

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20092012
ModelExplorerSoul
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in100.4 in
Length193.4 in162.2 in
Width73.7 in70.3 in
Height72.8 in63.4 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,616 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 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft353.4 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 opener100Yes
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 Requested32525%
Total Not Requested100075%

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%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested202589%
Total Not Requested25011%

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