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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: $24,145

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $16,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,710

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $15,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerSoul
TrimLimited!
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,855 $19,600
Base Invoice $35,268 $18,700
Navigation system 795  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Premium Package   2,500
Interior ambient lighting   350
Cargo net   50
Rear spoiler   295
Universal garage door opener   350
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250
Navigation system 676  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Premium Package   2,195
Interior ambient lighting   305
Cargo net   40
Rear spoiler   240
Universal garage door opener   280
Illuminated door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 2,390 3,795
Options (change) 2,032 3,260
Destination 825 750
Total Price $41,070 $24,145
Total Invoice $38,125 $22,710

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,931
Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerSoul
TrimLimited!
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12350, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/45-18
Total Price$41,070$24,145
Adjustments for Features-4,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,240$24,145
Total Invoice$38,125$22,710
Adjustments for Features-4,4840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,641$22,710

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerSoul
TrimLimited!
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
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
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights $100
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Total Value of Features$7,705$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4840

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerSoul
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in100.4 in
Length197.1 in162.2 in
Width78.9 in70.3 in
Height70.4 in63.4 in
Curb Weight4,557 lb.2,778 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 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft353.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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