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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: $41,200

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $11,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,194

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $12,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelCadenzaCadenzaExplorerExplorer
TrimPremiumLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,900 $43,800 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $32,407 $40,488 $43,883 $51,512
Luxury Package 2,100      
Technology Package 3,300      
Rear bumper protector 75 75    
Package 401A     3,875  
Panoramic sunroof     1,695  
Cargo mat     100 100
Luxury Package 1,908      
Technology Package 2,994      
Rear bumper protector 60 60    
Package 401A     3,681  
Panoramic sunroof     1,610  
Cargo mat     95 95
Options (change) 5,475 75 5,670 100
Options (change) 4,962 60 5,386 95
Destination 825 825 995 995
Total Price $41,200 $44,700 $52,615 $55,035
Total Invoice $38,194 $41,373 $50,264 $52,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,711
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelCadenzaCadenzaExplorerExplorer
TrimPremiumLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine293hp V6293hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$41,200$44,700$52,615$55,035
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-7,670-10,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,200$43,700$44,945$44,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$55$0
Total Invoice$38,194$41,373$50,264$52,602
Adjustments for Features0-926-7,327-9,697
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,194$40,447$42,937$42,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,253$32$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2015201520182018
ModelCadenzaCadenzaExplorerExplorer
TrimPremiumLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$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$50
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$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$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$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$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,690$5,690$12,360$14,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$7,670$10,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-926-7,327-9,697

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152018
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested215059%
Total Not Requested149041%

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