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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: $40,240

Kia Cadenza Technology   
Difference: $4,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,270

Kia Cadenza Technology   
Difference: $4,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelCadenzaCadenzaExplorer
TrimTechnologyLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $39,290 $44,690 $37,855
Base Invoice $36,328 $41,320 $35,268
Cargo net 50 50  
Package 302A / 303A     4,500
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Cargo net 42 42  
Package 302A / 303A     3,825
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Options (change) 50 50 6,095
Options (change) 42 42 5,181
Destination 900 900 825
Total Price $40,240 $45,640 $44,775
Total Invoice $37,270 $42,262 $41,274

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Technology
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,617
Model Year201820182012
ModelCadenzaCadenzaExplorer
TrimTechnologyLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$40,240$45,640$44,775
Adjustments for Features0-2,240-1,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,240$43,400$43,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,160$0
Total Invoice$37,270$42,262$41,274
Adjustments for Features0-2,074-1,387
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,270$40,188$39,887
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,918$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182012
ModelCadenzaCadenzaExplorer
TrimTechnologyLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer $350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Curve control  $50
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
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
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,900$9,140$8,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,240$1,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,074-1,387

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelCadenzaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in112.6 in
Length195.7 in197.1 in
Width73.6 in78.9 in
Height57.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,634 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.080.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested267564%
Total Not Requested150036%

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