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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: $37,190

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $565

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,086

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelCadenzaCadenzaCadenzaExplorerExplorer
TrimPremiumTechnologyLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,290 $39,290 $44,690 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $30,408 $36,328 $41,320 $27,518 $29,578
Luxury Package 3,000     1,700  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000        
Ultimate Convenience Group       350 350
4.6L V8       1,200 1,200
Side curtain airbags       560 560
Obstacle detection, rear       255 255
Sunroof       850 850
Navigation system       1,995 1,995
Luxury Package 2,475     1,445  
Panoramic sunroof 981        
Ultimate Convenience Group       298 298
4.6L V8       1,068 1,068
Side curtain airbags       476 476
Obstacle detection, rear       217 217
Sunroof       723 723
Navigation system       1,696 1,696
Options (change) 4,000 0 0 6,910 5,210
Options (change) 3,456 0 0 5,923 4,478
Destination 900 900 900 645 645
Total Price $37,190 $40,190 $45,590 $37,755 $38,370
Total Invoice $34,764 $37,228 $42,220 $34,086 $34,701

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Technology
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,929
Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelCadenzaCadenzaCadenzaExplorerExplorer
TrimPremiumTechnologyLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12630, 12290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$37,190$40,190$45,590$37,755$38,370
Adjustments for Features-1,375-5,475-7,06500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,815$34,715$38,525$37,755$38,370
Cost Above Minimum$1,100$0$3,810$0$615
Total Invoice$34,764$37,228$42,220$34,086$34,701
Adjustments for Features-1,285-5,071-6,54300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,479$32,157$35,677$34,086$34,701
Cost Above Minimum$1,322$0$3,520$0$615

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelCadenzaCadenzaCadenzaExplorerExplorer
TrimPremiumTechnologyLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed automatic   $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850  
Cruise control$150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power trunk closer  $350  
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Sunshades, second row  $125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Around view cameras  $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning $200$200  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40  
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof   $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Wireless charging station $75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Approach detection$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350  
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Upgraded floor mats  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels    $350
White-letter tires   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,725$10,825$12,415$5,350$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,375$5,475$7,065$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,285-5,071-6,54300

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182006
ModelCadenzaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in113.7 in
Length195.7 in193.4 in
Width73.6 in73.7 in
Height57.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,633 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 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
16.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.083.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Approach detection25No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95042%
Total Not Requested132558%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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