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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: $29,765

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $15,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,899

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $15,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerSoul
TrimLimited!
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,090 $22,800
Base Invoice $40,196 $21,561
Cargo cover 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,000
3.5L V6 0  
Tech Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   75
Floor mats   125
Rear spoiler   395
Remote start   425
Interior ambient lighting   450
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250
Cargo cover 124  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 932
3.5L V6 0  
Tech Package   2,794
Universal garage door opener   291
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   62
Floor mats   102
Rear spoiler   327
Remote start   353
Interior ambient lighting   374
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208
Options (change) 1,825 6,070
Options (change) 1,734 5,443
Destination 995 895
Total Price $44,910 $29,765
Total Invoice $42,925 $27,899

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,548
Model Year20182018
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$44,910$29,765
Adjustments for Features-4,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,225$29,765
Total Invoice$42,925$27,899
Adjustments for Features-4,4780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,447$27,899

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20182018
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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 
Wide-view front camera$150 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$8,860$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4780

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerSoul
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in101.2 in
Length198.3 in163.0 in
Width78.9 in70.9 in
Height70.0 in63.5 in
Curb Weight4,457 lb.3,232 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 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
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speaker lights100No
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested267570%
Total Not Requested115030%

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