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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: $36,190

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,640

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420072007
ModelCadenzaExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,400 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $39,115 $26,790 $29,361
Luxury Package   1,450  
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
235/65R18   695  
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295
Satellite radio   195 195
Obstacle detection, rear   255  
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Luxury Package   1,232  
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
235/65R18   591  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166 166
Obstacle detection, rear   217  
Sunroof   723 723
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 0 7,085 4,685
Options (change) 0 6,115 4,075
Destination 800 735 735
Total Price $43,200 $36,190 $36,535
Total Invoice $39,915 $33,640 $34,171

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,360
Model Year201420072007
ModelCadenzaExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine293hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/65-18235/65-18
Total Price$43,200$36,190$36,535
Adjustments for Features-3,15500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,045$36,190$36,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$345
Total Invoice$39,915$33,640$34,171
Adjustments for Features-2,91500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,000$33,640$34,171
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$531

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420072007
ModelCadenzaExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Lane departure warning$200  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,980$4,825$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,155$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,91500

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142007
ModelCadenzaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.0 in113.7 in
Length195.5 in193.4 in
Width72.8 in73.7 in
Height58.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,668 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.983.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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 height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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