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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: $30,780

Kia Seltos SX   
Difference: $14,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212015
ModelSeltosExplorer
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,990 $38,200
Floor mats 130  
Cargo tray 80 100
Roof rack crossbars 360 140
Cargo net 50  
Sunroof 700  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295  
Package 302A / 303A   4,600
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   130
Floor mats 0  
Cargo tray 0 87
Roof rack crossbars 0 122
Cargo net 0  
Sunroof 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Package 302A / 303A   4,013
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Cargo cover   114
Options (change) 1,615 6,565
Options (change) 0 5,728
Destination 1,175 895
Total Price $30,780 $45,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,423
Model Year20212015
ModelSeltosExplorer
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$30,780$45,660
Adjustments for Features0-1,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,780$43,880

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Features Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212015
ModelSeltosExplorer
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $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
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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 
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
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$9,775$11,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,647

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See a complete comparison of Kia Seltos vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212015
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 Weight3,088 lb.4,535 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Seltos vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested222550%
Total Not Requested225050%

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