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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: $39,415

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,151

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520092009
ModelCadenzaExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,800 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $40,488 $29,319 $32,901
Rear bumper protector 75    
Convenience Package   995  
255/50R20   1,325  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
Rear bumper protector 60    
Convenience Package   846  
255/50R20   1,127  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 75 6,985 4,155
Options (change) 60 6,017 3,611
Destination 825 815 815
Total Price $44,700 $39,415 $40,520
Total Invoice $41,373 $36,151 $37,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,826
Model Year201520092009
ModelCadenzaExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine293hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$44,700$39,415$40,520
Adjustments for Features-4,1400-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,560$39,415$38,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$645$0
Total Invoice$41,373$36,151$37,327
Adjustments for Features-3,8320-1,612
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,541$36,151$35,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$436$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520092009
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras$500  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Lane departure warning$200  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
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  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
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 $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
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,455$5,315$7,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,140$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8320-1,612

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152009
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
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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