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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: $36,635

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,086

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,614

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerStingerStingerStinger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremiumGT1GT2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $37,100 $43,250 $49,200
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $34,800 $40,570 $46,150
Luxury Package 1,700        
Side curtain airbags 560 560      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350      
Cargo cover 80 80      
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Sunroof 850 850      
Luxury Package 1,445        
Side curtain airbags 476 476      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298      
Cargo cover 68 68      
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Sunroof 723 723      
Options (change) 5,790 4,090 0 0 0
Options (change) 4,923 3,478 0 0 0
Destination 645 645 900 900 900
Total Price $36,635 $37,250 $38,000 $44,150 $50,100
Total Invoice $33,086 $33,701 $35,700 $41,470 $47,050

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Stinger

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Stinger Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $383
Model Year20062006201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerStingerStingerStinger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremiumGT1GT2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6255hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7720, 15720, 15720, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/45-18225/40-19225/40-19
Total Price$36,635$37,250$38,000$44,150$50,100
Adjustments for Features00-2,375-3,450-7,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,635$37,250$35,625$40,700$42,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$5,075$6,600
Total Invoice$33,086$33,701$35,700$41,470$47,050
Adjustments for Features00-2,231-3,241-7,396
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,086$33,701$33,469$38,229$39,654
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$4,760$6,185

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Stinger

Model Year20062006201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerStingerStingerStinger
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremiumGT1GT2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power liftgate    $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener    $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Boost gauge   $75$75
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Performance meter   $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
All-terrain tires$0$0   
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350   
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,975$3,975$6,350$7,425$11,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,375$3,450$7,875
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,231-3,241-7,396

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Stinger

Model Year20062018
ModelExplorerStinger
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in114.4 in
Length193.4 in190.2 in
Width73.7 in73.6 in
Height72.8 in55.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,612 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft340.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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