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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: $40,395

Kia Cadenza Technology   
Difference: $9,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,399

Kia Cadenza Technology   
Difference: $8,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182014
ModelCadenzaCadenzaExplorer
TrimTechnologyLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $39,290 $44,690 $41,675
Base Invoice $36,328 $41,320 $38,862
Cargo net 50 50  
Rear bumper protector 75 75 85
Cargo tray 80 80 115
Package 401A     4,130
Adaptive cruise control     1,150
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Cargo net 42 42  
Rear bumper protector 62 62 74
Cargo tray 67 67 99
Package 401A     3,604
Adaptive cruise control     1,004
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Options (change) 205 205 7,075
Options (change) 171 171 6,173
Destination 900 900 895
Total Price $40,395 $45,795 $49,645
Total Invoice $37,399 $42,391 $45,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Technology
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,237
Model Year201820182014
ModelCadenzaCadenzaExplorer
TrimTechnologyLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$40,395$45,795$49,645
Adjustments for Features0-2,240-2,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,395$43,555$47,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,160$0
Total Invoice$37,399$42,391$45,930
Adjustments for Features0-2,073-2,294
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,399$40,318$43,636
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,919$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182014
ModelCadenzaCadenzaExplorer
TrimTechnologyLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
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
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Sunshades, second row $125 
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
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger  $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
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $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 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,075$9,315$9,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,240$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,073-2,294

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182014
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 Weight3,633 lb.4,921 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 Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested227571%
Total Not Requested92529%

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