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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: $26,560

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $16,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,837

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $14,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelExplorerSoulSoul
TrimLimited+!
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,855 $18,690 $20,790
Base Invoice $35,268 $17,729 $19,687
Package 301A 2,250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Cargo cover 135    
UVO Package   600  
Audio Package   1,400  
Primo Package   3,000  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Cargo net   50 50
Floor mats   125 125
Rear spoiler   395 395
Remote start   425 425
Interior ambient lighting   450 450
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250 250
Sun & Sound Package     2,600
The Whole Shabang Package     2,500
Package 301A 1,913    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Cargo cover 115    
UVO Package   552  
Audio Package   1,292  
Primo Package   2,740  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Cargo net   42 42
Floor mats   104 104
Rear spoiler   327 327
Remote start   353 353
Interior ambient lighting   374 374
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208 208
Sun & Sound Package     2,378
The Whole Shabang Package     2,325
Options (change) 3,980 7,045 7,145
Options (change) 3,384 6,283 6,402
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $42,660 $26,560 $28,760
Total Invoice $39,477 $24,837 $26,914

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,726
Model Year201220152015
ModelExplorerSoulSoul
TrimLimited+!
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG23/31 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12350, 10350, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$42,660$26,560$28,760
Adjustments for Features-4,2300-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,430$26,560$28,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,625
Total Invoice$39,477$24,837$26,914
Adjustments for Features-3,9140-538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,563$24,837$26,376
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,539

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year201220152015
ModelExplorerSoulSoul
TrimLimited+!
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$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$50
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Speaker lights $100$100
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$6,605$2,375$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,230$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9140-538

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerSoul
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in101.2 in
Length197.1 in163.0 in
Width78.9 in70.9 in
Height70.4 in63.0 in
Curb Weight4,557 lb.2,879 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 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested97551%
Total Not Requested95049%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
HD radio50Yes
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 Requested112567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
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 key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested342592%
Total Not Requested3008%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested217581%
Total Not Requested50019%
The Whole Shabang Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested165067%
Total Not Requested80033%

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