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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: $52,940

Kia Stinger GT2   
Difference: $1,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,643

Kia Stinger GT2   
Difference: $2,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerStinger
TrimPlatinumGT2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,970 $49,200
Base Invoice $50,587 $46,150
Cargo cover 130  
Cargo tray 100 95
Cargo net   50
Remote start   495
AWD   2,200
Cargo cover 124  
Cargo tray 95 78
Cargo net   42
Remote start   410
AWD   2,063
Options (change) 230 2,840
Options (change) 219 2,593
Destination 945 900
Total Price $54,145 $52,940
Total Invoice $51,751 $49,643

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Stinger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,734
Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerStinger
TrimPlatinumGT2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12720, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/40-19
Total Price$54,145$52,940
Adjustments for Features-4,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,125$52,940
Total Invoice$51,751$49,643
Adjustments for Features-3,8420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,909$49,643

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Stinger

Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerStinger
TrimPlatinumGT2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
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
Tow hook(s), front$40 
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 passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge $75
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$14,445$10,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8420

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Stinger

Model Year20162018
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.4,023 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
Kia Stinger GT2

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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