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Ford Explorer vs. Kia Stinger Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Kia Stinger Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,240

Kia Stinger GT-Line   
Difference: $10,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182022
ModelExplorerExplorerStinger
TrimSportPlatinumGT-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $36,290
Package 401A 3,875    
Cargo mat 100 100 125
Cargo cover 130 130  
AWD     2,200
Universal garage door opener     350
Door sill trim plates     130
Package 401A 3,681    
Cargo mat 95 95 0
Cargo cover 124 124  
AWD     0
Universal garage door opener     0
Door sill trim plates     0
Options (change) 4,105 230 2,805
Options (change) 3,900 219 0
Destination 995 995 1,145
Total Price $51,050 $55,165 $40,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Stinger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Stinger GT-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,214
Model Year201820182022
ModelExplorerExplorerStinger
TrimSportPlatinumGT-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6365hp V6300hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$51,050$55,165$40,240
Adjustments for Features-4,625-8,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,425$46,865$40,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$440$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Stinger

Model Year201820182022
ModelExplorerExplorerStinger
TrimSportPlatinumGT-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Curve control$50$50 
Cyclist detection  $25
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Intersection collision mitigation  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
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 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle exit assist  $25
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Alexa integration  $0
App support$0$0 
CD player$125$125 
In-vehicle Internet  $150
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
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 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$13,425$17,100$8,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,625$8,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,419-7,9330

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Stinger

Model Year20182022
ModelExplorerStinger
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in114.4 in
Length198.3 in190.2 in
Width78.9 in73.6 in
Height70.0 in55.1 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,792 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.4 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 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft340.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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 Requested180049%
Total Not Requested184051%

Option Package Details
Kia Stinger GT-Line

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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