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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: $41,330

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $9,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,299

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $9,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015
ModelCadenzaCadenzaExplorer
TrimPremiumLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,900 $43,800 $43,100
Base Invoice $32,407 $40,488 $40,191
Technology Package 3,300    
Luxury Package 2,100    
Cargo net 50 50  
Rear bumper protector 75 75 75
Cargo tray 80 80 100
Package 401A     4,300
Adaptive cruise control     1,150
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Technology Package 2,994    
Luxury Package 1,908    
Cargo net 40 40  
Rear bumper protector 60 60 66
Cargo tray 65 65 87
Package 401A     3,752
Adaptive cruise control     1,004
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Options (change) 5,605 205 7,220
Options (change) 5,067 165 6,301
Destination 825 825 895
Total Price $41,330 $44,830 $51,215
Total Invoice $38,299 $41,478 $47,387

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,901
Model Year201520152015
ModelCadenzaCadenzaExplorer
TrimPremiumLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine293hp V6293hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$41,330$44,830$51,215
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-4,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,330$43,830$46,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0
Total Invoice$38,299$41,478$47,387
Adjustments for Features0-925-4,187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,299$40,553$43,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,254$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520152015
ModelCadenzaCadenzaExplorer
TrimPremiumLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Curve control  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$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$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,055$6,055$9,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-925-4,187

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152015
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
Kia Cadenza Premium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30019%
Total Not Requested131581%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested119039%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested232574%
Total Not Requested82526%

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