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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: $18,840

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $17,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,680

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $15,744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112010
ModelExplorerExplorerSoul
TrimXLTLimited+
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $15,195
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $14,590
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 201A 2,075    
Special Edition Package     2,150
Sunroof     800
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Package 201A 1,764    
Special Edition Package     1,695
Sunroof     700
Options (change) 3,670 1,595 2,950
Options (change) 3,120 1,356 2,395
Destination 825 825 695
Total Price $36,015 $39,955 $18,840
Total Invoice $33,424 $37,133 $17,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,350
Model Year201120112010
ModelExplorerExplorerSoul
TrimXLTLimited+
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6142hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$36,015$39,955$18,840
Adjustments for Features-4,735-7,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,280$32,005$18,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$0
Total Invoice$33,424$37,133$17,680
Adjustments for Features-4,394-7,3880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,030$29,745$17,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$715$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year201120112010
ModelExplorerExplorerSoul
TrimXLTLimited+
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside graphics  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$7,405$10,620$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,735$7,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,394-7,3880

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20112010
ModelExplorerSoul
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in100.4 in
Length197.1 in161.6 in
Width78.9 in70.3 in
Height70.4 in63.4 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.2,800 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft353.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested1258%
Total Not Requested145092%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bodyside graphics0No
225/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested137577%
Total Not Requested40023%

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