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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: $30,700

Kia Seltos SX   
Difference: $13,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212012
ModelSeltosExplorer
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,990 $37,855
Floor mats 130  
Roof rack crossbars 360 120
Cargo net 50  
Sunroof 700  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295  
AWD   2,000
Navigation system   795
Blind spot warning system   595
Cargo cover   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Floor mats 0  
Roof rack crossbars 0 106
Cargo net 0  
Sunroof 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
AWD   1,820
Navigation system   676
Blind spot warning system   506
Cargo cover   115
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 1,535 5,240
Options (change) 0 4,579
Destination 1,175 825
Total Price $30,700 $43,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,168
Model Year20212012
ModelSeltosExplorer
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$30,700$43,920
Adjustments for Features0-355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,700$43,565

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Features Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212012
ModelSeltosExplorer
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000 
Cruise control $150
Keyless entry keypad $50
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Curve control $50
Cyclist detection$25 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle exit intervention$25 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights$100 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$9,750$10,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-329

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212012
ModelSeltosExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in112.6 in
Length172.0 in197.1 in
Width70.9 in78.9 in
Height63.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
26.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.8 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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