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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: $29,700

Kia Soul Turbo   
Difference: $17,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152021
ModelExplorerSoul
TrimLimitedTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,200 $27,650
Package 302A / 303A 4,600  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Roof rack crossbars 140 250
Cargo tray 100 95
Cargo cover 130  
Cargo net   70
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   75
Floor mats   135
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250
Package 302A / 303A 4,013  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
Rear bumper protector 66  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Roof rack crossbars 122 0
Cargo tray 87 0
Cargo cover 114  
Cargo net   0
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   0
Floor mats   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0
Options (change) 7,790 875
Options (change) 6,798 0
Destination 895 1,175
Total Price $46,885 $29,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,925
Model Year20152021
ModelExplorerSoul
TrimLimitedTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG27/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12640, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/45-18
Total Price$46,885$29,700
Adjustments for Features-5,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,240$29,700

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20152021
ModelExplorerSoul
TrimLimitedTurbo
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 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear bumper protector, clear tape $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights $100
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$11,845$6,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2150

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20152021
ModelExplorerSoul
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in102.4 in
Length197.1 in165.2 in
Width78.9 in70.9 in
Height70.4 in63.0 in
Curb Weight4,534 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.8 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 ft362.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested232552%
Total Not Requested215048%

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