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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: $35,990

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,203

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelCadenzaCadenzaCadenzaExplorerExplorer
TrimPremiumTechnologyLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,290 $39,290 $44,690 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $30,408 $36,328 $41,320 $27,273 $30,178
Luxury Package 3,000     1,290  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000        
Rear bumper protector 75 75 75    
Sun and Sirius Package       560 560
Navigation system       1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package       510  
4.6L V8       1,310 1,310
Obstacle detection, rear       295  
Luxury Package 2,475     1,097  
Panoramic sunroof 981        
Rear bumper protector 62 62 62    
Sun and Sirius Package       476 476
Navigation system       1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package       433  
4.6L V8       1,192 1,192
Obstacle detection, rear       251  
Options (change) 4,075 75 75 5,960 3,865
Options (change) 3,518 62 62 5,145 3,364
Destination 900 900 900 785 785
Total Price $37,265 $40,265 $45,665 $35,990 $37,045
Total Invoice $34,826 $37,290 $42,282 $33,203 $34,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Technology
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $636
Model Year20182018201820082008
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 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12630, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$37,265$40,265$45,665$35,990$37,045
Adjustments for Features-1,000-5,100-7,3400-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,265$35,165$38,325$35,990$36,795
Cost Above Minimum$1,100$0$3,160$0$805
Total Invoice$34,826$37,290$42,282$33,203$34,327
Adjustments for Features-935-4,723-6,7960-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,891$32,567$35,486$33,203$34,095
Cost Above Minimum$1,324$0$2,919$0$892

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018201820082008
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  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40  
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
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 
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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
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  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
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  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
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  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Upgraded floor mats  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,650$10,750$12,990$5,650$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$5,100$7,340$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-935-4,723-6,7960-232

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182008
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 audio100Yes
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 Requested105046%
Total Not Requested122554%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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