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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: $29,895

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $12,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,008

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $11,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelExplorerSoul
TrimLimited!
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,200 $22,800
Base Invoice $35,622 $21,561
Blind spot warning system 595  
Navigation system 795  
Cargo cover 130  
Cargo tray 100 80
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,000
Rear bumper protector 75  
Tech Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   125
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   75
Rear spoiler   395
Remote start   425
Interior ambient lighting   450
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250
Blind spot warning system 519  
Navigation system 694  
Cargo cover 114  
Cargo tray 87 67
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 932
Rear bumper protector 66  
Tech Package   2,794
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   102
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   62
Rear spoiler   327
Remote start   353
Interior ambient lighting   374
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208
Options (change) 3,290 6,200
Options (change) 2,872 5,552
Destination 895 895
Total Price $42,385 $29,895
Total Invoice $39,389 $28,008

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,109
Model Year20152018
ModelExplorerSoul
TrimLimited!
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG26/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/45-18
Total Price$42,385$29,895
Adjustments for Features-2,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,940$29,895
Total Invoice$39,389$28,008
Adjustments for Features-2,2720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,117$28,008

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20152018
ModelExplorerSoul
TrimLimited!
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning $200
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $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
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear bumper protector, clear tape $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Speaker lights $100
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats$600 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,470$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2720

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20152018
ModelExplorerSoul
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in101.2 in
Length197.1 in163.0 in
Width78.9 in70.9 in
Height70.4 in63.5 in
Curb Weight4,534 lb.3,232 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
Kia Soul !

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Total Requested227559%
Total Not Requested155041%

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