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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: $29,740

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $14,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,879

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $13,028

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerSoul
TrimLimited!
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,535 $22,800
Base Invoice $34,952 $21,561
Package 302A 4,305  
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,000
Tech Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   125
Rear spoiler   395
Remote start   425
Interior ambient lighting   450
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250
Package 302A 3,659  
Cargo cover 115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 932
Tech Package   2,794
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   102
Rear spoiler   327
Remote start   353
Interior ambient lighting   374
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208
Options (change) 6,035 6,045
Options (change) 5,130 5,423
Destination 825 895
Total Price $44,395 $29,740
Total Invoice $40,907 $27,879

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,485
Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerSoul
TrimLimited!
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG26/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/45-18
Total Price$44,395$29,740
Adjustments for Features-4,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,465$29,740
Total Invoice$40,907$27,879
Adjustments for Features-4,5430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,364$27,879

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerSoul
TrimLimited!
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50 
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Speaker lights $100
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$8,580$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5430

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerSoul
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in101.2 in
Length197.1 in163.0 in
Width78.9 in70.9 in
Height70.4 in63.5 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.3,232 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.1 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 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested177545%
Total Not Requested220055%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested287575%
Total Not Requested95025%

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