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Kia Seltos vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Seltos vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,355

Kia Seltos SX   
Difference: $11,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120092009
ModelSeltosExplorerExplorer
TrimSXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,990 $31,615 $35,550
Roof rack crossbars 360    
Floor mats 130    
Sunroof 700 850 850
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
AWD   2,320 2,320
255/50R20   1,325 630
Roof rack crossbars 0    
Floor mats 0    
Sunroof 0 723 723
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   327 327
AWD   2,112 2,112
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 1,190 9,690 7,490
Options (change) 0 8,456 6,586
Destination 1,175 815 815
Total Price $30,355 $42,120 $43,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,547
Model Year202120092009
ModelSeltosExplorerExplorer
TrimSXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionS7A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$30,355$42,120$43,855
Adjustments for Features-3,4200-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,935$42,120$42,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$235

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Features Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year202120092009
ModelSeltosExplorerExplorer
TrimSXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000  
Cruise control $150$150
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Cyclist detection$25  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle exit intervention$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass $0$0
LED headlights$1000  
Speaker lights$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$10,450$7,030$8,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,420$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1320-1,378

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212009
ModelSeltosExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in113.7 in
Length172.0 in193.4 in
Width70.9 in73.7 in
Height63.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
26.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.8 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested22517%
Total Not Requested110083%
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
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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