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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: $52,745

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $175

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,622

Kia Stinger GT2   
Difference: $766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerStinger
TrimSportPlatinumGT2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $49,200
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $46,150
Package 401A 3,875    
Cargo cover 130 130  
Cargo mat 100 100 125
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Remote start     495
AWD     2,200
Package 401A 3,681    
Cargo cover 124 124  
Cargo mat 95 95 99
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Remote start     410
AWD     2,063
Options (change) 5,800 230 2,820
Options (change) 5,510 219 2,572
Destination 995 995 900
Total Price $52,745 $55,165 $52,920
Total Invoice $50,388 $52,726 $49,622

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Stinger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,030
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerStinger
TrimSportPlatinumGT2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12720, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/40-19
Total Price$52,745$55,165$52,920
Adjustments for Features-1,850-4,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,895$50,840$52,920
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0
Total Invoice$50,388$52,726$49,622
Adjustments for Features-1,767-4,1340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,621$48,592$49,622
Cost Above Minimum$29$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Stinger

Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerStinger
TrimSportPlatinumGT2
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-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
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$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge  $75
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$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$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 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$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$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$12,375$14,850$10,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,850$4,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,767-4,1340

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Stinger

Model Year20182018
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
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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 Requested262572%
Total Not Requested101528%

Option Package Details
Kia Stinger GT2

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

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