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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: $44,910

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,389

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerStinger
TrimLimitedGT2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,855 $49,200
Base Invoice $35,268 $46,150
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo cover 135  
Cargo net   50
Remote start   495
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Cargo cover 115  
Cargo net   42
Remote start   410
Options (change) 6,230 545
Options (change) 5,296 452
Destination 825 900
Total Price $44,910 $50,645
Total Invoice $41,389 $47,502

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Stinger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,297
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerStinger
TrimLimitedGT2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12720, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/40-19
Total Price$44,910$50,645
Adjustments for Features0-870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,910$49,775
Total Invoice$41,389$47,502
Adjustments for Features0-816
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,389$46,686

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Stinger

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerStinger
TrimLimitedGT2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $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
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,130$10,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-816

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Kia Stinger features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Stinger

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerStinger
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in114.4 in
Length197.1 in190.2 in
Width78.9 in73.6 in
Height70.4 in55.1 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,612 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft340.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Kia Stinger specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested302572%
Total Not Requested115028%

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