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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: $25,745

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $11,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,236

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $9,923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelExplorerExplorerSoulSoul
TrimEddie BauerLimited+!
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $19,400 $21,300
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $18,391 $20,162
Navigation system 2,505 1,995    
Convenience Package 995      
Remote start 385 385 425 425
Sunroof 850 850    
Universal garage door opener     350 350
Audio Package     1,800  
Primo Package     2,800  
Floor mats     120 120
Premium Package       4,400
Rear bumper protector, clear tape       75
Navigation system 2,129 1,696    
Convenience Package 846      
Remote start 327 327 353 353
Sunroof 723 723    
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Audio Package     1,657  
Primo Package     2,594  
Floor mats     100 100
Premium Package       4,052
Rear bumper protector, clear tape       62
Options (change) 4,735 3,230 5,495 5,370
Options (change) 4,025 2,746 4,995 4,858
Destination 815 815 850 850
Total Price $37,165 $39,595 $25,745 $27,520
Total Invoice $34,159 $36,462 $24,236 $25,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,436
Model Year2009200920162016
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)190, 7190, 7350, 10350, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$37,165$39,595$25,745$27,520
Adjustments for Features-530-2,2800-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,635$37,315$25,745$26,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0$1,200
Total Invoice$34,159$36,462$24,236$25,870
Adjustments for Features-487-2,1000-541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,672$34,362$24,236$25,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$690$0$1,093

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year2009200920162016
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 $25
Brake assist  $50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0 $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75$75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$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 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Speaker lights  $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75  
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  
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,155$6,905$4,625$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$530$2,280$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-487-2,1000-541

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20092016
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

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
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
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested107564%
Total Not Requested60036%
Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested155043%
Total Not Requested205057%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested112527%
Total Not Requested300073%

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