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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: $41,250

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $13,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,234

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $13,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152017
ModelCadenzaCadenzaExplorer
TrimPremiumLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,900 $43,800 $53,235
Base Invoice $32,407 $40,488 $50,839
Luxury Package 2,100    
Technology Package 3,300    
Cargo net 50 50  
Rear bumper protector 75 75 75
Cargo mat     100
Luxury Package 1,908    
Technology Package 2,994    
Cargo net 40 40  
Rear bumper protector 60 60 71
Cargo mat     95
Options (change) 5,525 125 175
Options (change) 5,002 100 166
Destination 825 825 945
Total Price $41,250 $44,750 $54,355
Total Invoice $38,234 $41,413 $51,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,115
Model Year201520152017
ModelCadenzaCadenzaExplorer
TrimPremiumLimitedPlatinum
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, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$41,250$44,750$54,355
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-10,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,250$43,750$44,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0
Total Invoice$38,234$41,413$51,950
Adjustments for Features0-925-9,601
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,234$40,488$42,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,254$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520152017
ModelCadenzaCadenzaExplorer
TrimPremiumLimitedPlatinum
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
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
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 prevention, steering-based  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
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
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
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
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
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$4,690$5,690$14,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$10,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-925-9,601

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152017
ModelCadenzaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.0 in112.6 in
Length195.5 in198.3 in
Width72.8 in78.9 in
Height58.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,668 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.981.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
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 wheel100Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested260084%
Total Not Requested49016%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested50031%
Total Not Requested111569%

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