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Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,405

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $6,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,080

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $5,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014
ModelCadenzaExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $42,400 $41,675
Base Invoice $39,115 $38,862
Cargo net 50  
Rear bumper protector 75 85
Cargo tray 80 115
Package 401A   4,130
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo net 40  
Rear bumper protector 60 74
Cargo tray 65 99
Package 401A   3,604
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 205 7,075
Options (change) 165 6,173
Destination 800 895
Total Price $43,405 $49,645
Total Invoice $40,080 $45,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,941
Model Year20142014
ModelCadenzaExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine293hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$43,405$49,645
Adjustments for Features0-4,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,405$45,420
Total Invoice$40,080$45,930
Adjustments for Features0-3,909
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,080$42,021

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142014
ModelCadenzaExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
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 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,455$9,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,909

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142014
ModelCadenzaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.0 in112.6 in
Length195.5 in197.1 in
Width72.8 in78.9 in
Height58.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,668 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.943.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.980.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested212566%
Total Not Requested107534%

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