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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: $26,640

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $16,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,904

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $15,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420152015
ModelExplorerExplorerSoulSoul
TrimLimitedSport+!
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,100 $41,675 $18,690 $20,790
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,862 $17,729 $19,687
Package 301A 2,600      
Rear bumper protector 85 85    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Cargo cover 135 135    
Cargo tray 115 115 80 80
Package 401A   4,130    
UVO Package     600  
Universal garage door opener     350 350
Audio Package     1,400  
Primo Package     3,000  
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
Rear bumper protector, clear tape       75
Package 301A 2,269      
Rear bumper protector 74 74    
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392    
Cargo cover 118 118    
Cargo tray 99 99 67 67
Package 401A   3,604    
UVO Package     552  
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Audio Package     1,292  
Primo Package     2,740  
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
Rear bumper protector, clear tape       62
Options (change) 4,530 6,060 7,125 7,300
Options (change) 3,952 5,287 6,350 6,531
Destination 895 895 825 825
Total Price $43,525 $48,630 $26,640 $28,915
Total Invoice $40,375 $45,044 $24,904 $27,043

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,069
Model Year2014201420152015
ModelExplorerExplorerSoulSoul
TrimLimitedSport+!
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6365hp V6164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12350, 10350, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$43,525$48,630$26,640$28,915
Adjustments for Features-4,745-6,8450-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,780$41,785$26,640$28,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,005$0$1,675
Total Invoice$40,375$45,044$24,904$27,043
Adjustments for Features-4,402-6,3400-561
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,973$38,704$24,904$26,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,731$0$1,578

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year2014201420152015
ModelExplorerExplorerSoulSoul
TrimLimitedSport+!
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Curve control$50$50  
Hill descent control $250  
Inflatable rear seat belts $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector $200  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50
Speaker lights  $100$100
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Stowable third row seats $600  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$7,720$9,820$2,975$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,745$6,845$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,402-6,3400-561

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20142015
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 Weight4,535 lb.2,715 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?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested107551%
Total Not Requested105049%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested167552%
Total Not Requested152548%

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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested3725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested217581%
Total Not Requested50019%
The Whole Shabang Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upgraded instruments0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested195080%
Total Not Requested50020%

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