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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: $45,415

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $8,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,079

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $9,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelCadenzaExplorer
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $44,390 $53,235
Base Invoice $41,077 $50,839
Cargo net 50  
Rear bumper protector 75 75
Cargo mat   100
Cargo net 40  
Rear bumper protector 62 71
Cargo mat   95
Options (change) 125 175
Options (change) 102 166
Destination 900 945
Total Price $45,415 $54,355
Total Invoice $42,079 $51,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,270
Model Year20172017
ModelCadenzaExplorer
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$45,415$54,355
Adjustments for Features0-5,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,415$48,495
Total Invoice$42,079$51,950
Adjustments for Features0-5,601
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,079$46,349

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172017
ModelCadenzaExplorer
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
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 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$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 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,300$14,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,601

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172017
ModelCadenzaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in112.6 in
Length195.7 in198.3 in
Width73.6 in78.9 in
Height57.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,633 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 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
16.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.081.7 ft3

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