Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2017 Kia Soul Kia Soul 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,280

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $20,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,820

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $19,606

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSoul
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum!
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,675 $45,355 $53,235 $19,600
Base Invoice $39,800 $43,315 $50,839 $18,700
Rear bumper protector 75 75 75 50
Cargo mat 100 100 100 85
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Premium Package       2,500
Illuminated door sill trim plates       250
Interior ambient lighting       350
Cargo net       50
Universal garage door opener       350
Rear spoiler       295
Rear bumper protector 71 71 71 40
Cargo mat 95 95 95 70
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515    
Premium Package       2,195
Illuminated door sill trim plates       200
Interior ambient lighting       305
Cargo net       40
Universal garage door opener       280
Rear spoiler       240
Options (change) 1,770 1,770 175 3,930
Options (change) 1,681 1,681 166 3,370
Destination 945 945 945 750
Total Price $44,390 $48,070 $54,355 $24,280
Total Invoice $42,426 $45,941 $51,950 $22,820

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Ford Explorer dealer quotes or Kia Soul dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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: $11,989
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSoul
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum!
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12350, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20235/45-18
Total Price$44,390$48,070$54,355$24,280
Adjustments for Features-7,970-9,170-14,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,420$38,900$39,470$24,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,480$3,050$0
Total Invoice$42,426$45,941$51,950$22,820
Adjustments for Features-7,617-8,764-14,2260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,809$37,177$37,724$22,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,368$2,915$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year2017201720172012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSoul
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum!
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50 
Speaker lights   $100
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats$200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,070$13,270$18,985$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,970$9,170$14,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,617-8,764-14,2260

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20172012
ModelExplorerSoul
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in100.4 in
Length198.3 in162.2 in
Width78.9 in70.3 in
Height70.0 in63.4 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.2,616 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft353.4 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.