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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: $29,655

Kia Soul Turbo   
Difference: $12,635

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Model Year201820182021
ModelExplorerExplorerSoul
TrimXLTLimitedTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $27,650
Safe and Smart Package 1,295 1,295  
Package 201A 2,330    
Cold Weather Package 650    
Technology Feature Bundle 935    
Cargo cover 130 130  
Cargo mat 100 100 120
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 250
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695  
3.5L V6   0  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape     75
Floor mats     135
Illuminated door sill trim plates     250
Safe and Smart Package 1,230 1,230  
Package 201A 2,213    
Cold Weather Package 619    
Technology Feature Bundle 888    
Cargo cover 124 124  
Cargo mat 95 95 0
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 0
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610  
3.5L V6   0  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape     0
Floor mats     0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0
Options (change) 7,275 3,360 830
Options (change) 6,912 3,192 0
Destination 995 995 1,175
Total Price $42,290 $46,445 $29,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,981
Model Year201820182021
ModelExplorerExplorerSoul
TrimXLTLimitedTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG27/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12640, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20235/45-18
Total Price$42,290$46,445$29,655
Adjustments for Features-2,345-5,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,945$40,835$29,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$890$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year201820182021
ModelExplorerExplorerSoul
TrimXLTLimitedTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $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$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear bumper protector, clear tape  $25
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Speaker lights  $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
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$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,545$11,810$6,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,345$5,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,240-5,3610

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20182021
ModelExplorerSoul
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in102.4 in
Length198.3 in165.2 in
Width78.9 in70.9 in
Height70.0 in63.0 in
Curb Weight4,457 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 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 ft362.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested155090%
Total Not Requested17510%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote climate control25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested87540%
Total Not Requested132560%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested155090%
Total Not Requested17510%

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