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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: $29,615

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $15,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,702

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $15,223

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Model Year2018201820182016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSoul
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum!
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $21,300
Base Invoice $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $20,162
Cargo cover 130 130 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695    
Umber Package       1,000
Universal garage door opener       350
Premium Package       4,400
Rear bumper protector, clear tape       75
Floor mats       120
Illuminated door sill trim plates       250
Rear spoiler       395
Remote start       425
Interior ambient lighting       450
Cargo cover 124 124 124  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610    
Umber Package       923
Universal garage door opener       291
Premium Package       4,052
Rear bumper protector, clear tape       62
Floor mats       100
Illuminated door sill trim plates       208
Rear spoiler       327
Remote start       353
Interior ambient lighting       374
Options (change) 1,825 1,825 130 7,465
Options (change) 1,734 1,734 124 6,690
Destination 995 995 995 850
Total Price $44,910 $48,770 $55,065 $29,615
Total Invoice $42,925 $46,612 $52,631 $27,702

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,411
Model Year2018201820182016
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, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20235/45-18
Total Price$44,910$48,770$55,065$29,615
Adjustments for Features-5,035-6,460-12,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,875$42,310$42,890$29,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,435$3,015$0
Total Invoice$42,925$46,612$52,631$27,702
Adjustments for Features-4,812-6,174-11,6370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,113$40,438$40,994$27,702
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,325$2,881$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year2018201820182016
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 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
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 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning  $200$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$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
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 
Wide-view front camera$150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250 
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 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   $25
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
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$50
Speaker lights   $100
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger 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 cluster hood   $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,910$11,335$17,050$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,035$6,460$12,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,812-6,174-11,6370

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20182016
ModelExplorerSoul
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in101.2 in
Length198.3 in163.0 in
Width78.9 in70.9 in
Height70.0 in63.0 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.2,715 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
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Umber Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
LED tail lights0No
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested362588%
Total Not Requested50012%

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