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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: $20,090

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $16,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,055

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $15,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420112011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSoulSoul
TrimXLTLimitedSport!Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,900 $38,100 $41,675 $18,495 $18,495
Base Invoice $30,679 $35,528 $38,862 $17,560 $17,560
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595    
Package 201A 1,500        
Leather seating surfaces       900 900
Sunroof         700
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 1,392    
Package 201A 1,309        
Leather seating surfaces       800 800
Sunroof         600
Options (change) 3,095 1,595 1,595 900 1,600
Options (change) 2,701 1,392 1,392 800 1,400
Destination 895 895 895 695 695
Total Price $36,890 $40,590 $44,165 $20,090 $20,790
Total Invoice $34,275 $37,815 $41,149 $19,055 $19,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,262
Model Year20142014201420112011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSoulSoul
TrimXLTLimitedSport!Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6142hp I4142hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$36,890$40,590$44,165$20,090$20,790
Adjustments for Features-4,260-7,325-8,3500-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,630$33,265$35,815$20,090$20,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$3,185$0$500
Total Invoice$34,275$37,815$41,149$19,055$19,655
Adjustments for Features-3,958-6,824-7,7800-189
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,317$30,991$33,369$19,055$19,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$674$3,052$0$411

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20142014201420112011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSoulSoul
TrimXLTLimitedSport!Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic   $800$800
FWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100   
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals $125   
Proximity key $250   
Remote start $150   
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Curve control$50$50$50  
Hill descent control  $250  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Terrain selector  $200  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof   $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
HD radio $50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50   
Speaker lights   $100$100
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100   
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats $200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200   
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$8,255$11,320$12,345$3,995$4,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,260$7,325$8,350$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,958-6,824-7,7800-189

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20142011
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 Weight4,535 lb.2,561 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, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1375100%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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