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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: $41,175

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $3,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,174

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $3,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152011
ModelCadenzaCadenzaExplorer
TrimPremiumLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,900 $43,800 $37,535
Base Invoice $32,407 $40,488 $34,952
Technology Package 3,300    
Luxury Package 2,100    
Cargo net 50 50  
Package 302A     4,305
Polished alloy wheels     595
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Technology Package 2,994    
Luxury Package 1,908    
Cargo net 40 40  
Package 302A     3,659
Polished alloy wheels     506
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Options (change) 5,450 50 6,495
Options (change) 4,942 40 5,521
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $41,175 $44,675 $44,855
Total Invoice $38,174 $41,353 $41,298

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $155
Model Year201520152011
ModelCadenzaCadenzaExplorer
TrimPremiumLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine293hp V6293hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$41,175$44,675$44,855
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-3,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,175$43,675$41,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0
Total Invoice$38,174$41,353$41,298
Adjustments for Features0-926-2,969
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,174$40,427$38,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,253$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520152011
ModelCadenzaCadenzaExplorer
TrimPremiumLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
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
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
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,155$6,155$8,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-926-2,969

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152011
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 Weight3,669 lb.4,579 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, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested220071%
Total Not Requested89029%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested242561%
Total Not Requested155039%

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