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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: $24,620

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $16,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,145

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $15,537

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142013
ModelExplorerExplorerSoul
TrimLimitedSport!
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,100 $41,675 $19,900
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,862 $18,985
Navigation system 795 795  
Rear bumper protector 85 85 50
Cargo tray 115 115 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Premium Package     2,500
Illuminated door sill trim plates     250
Interior ambient lighting     350
Cargo net     50
Rear spoiler     295
Universal garage door opener     350
Navigation system 694 694  
Rear bumper protector 74 74 40
Cargo tray 99 99 60
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392  
Premium Package     2,195
Illuminated door sill trim plates     200
Interior ambient lighting     305
Cargo net     40
Rear spoiler     240
Universal garage door opener     280
Options (change) 2,590 2,590 3,920
Options (change) 2,259 2,259 3,360
Destination 895 895 800
Total Price $41,585 $45,160 $24,620
Total Invoice $38,682 $42,016 $23,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,858
Model Year201420142013
ModelExplorerExplorerSoul
TrimLimitedSport!
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6365hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12350, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/45-18
Total Price$41,585$45,160$24,620
Adjustments for Features-5,030-6,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,555$39,105$24,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$0
Total Invoice$38,682$42,016$23,145
Adjustments for Features-4,679-5,6330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,003$36,383$23,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,380$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year201420142013
ModelExplorerExplorerSoul
TrimLimitedSport!
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote start$150  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Speaker lights  $100
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,805$9,830$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,030$6,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,679-5,6330

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20142013
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 Weight4,535 lb.2,616 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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