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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: $20,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212021
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSoul
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,255 $49,000 $52,730 $27,650
Safe and Smart Package 1,295 1,295    
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140 250
Cargo mat 100 100 100 120
Cargo cover 130 130 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695    
Rear bumper protector, clear tape       75
Floor mats       135
Illuminated door sill trim plates       250
Safe and Smart Package 1,230 1,230    
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133 0
Cargo mat 95 95 95 0
Cargo cover 124 124 124  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610    
Rear bumper protector, clear tape       0
Floor mats       0
Illuminated door sill trim plates       0
Options (change) 3,360 3,360 370 830
Options (change) 3,192 3,192 352 0
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,175
Total Price $49,860 $53,605 $54,345 $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: $14,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $135
Model Year2021202120212021
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSoul
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionA10T10T10S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12640, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20275/45-21235/45-18
Total Price$49,860$53,605$54,345$29,655
Adjustments for Features-5,910-7,435-9,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,950$46,170$44,570$29,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,220$620$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year2021202120212021
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSoul
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed automatic$1400   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
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 
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$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist   $400
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
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 rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   $25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Boost gauge   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50 
Speaker lights   $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 seating surfaces$900$900$900 
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 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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,610$14,135$16,475$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,910$7,435$9,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-526-615-2870

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20212021
ModelExplorerSoul
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase119.1 in102.4 in
Length198.8 in165.2 in
Width78.9 in70.9 in
Height69.9 in63.0 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.2,803 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.14.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft362.1 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer ST

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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