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Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,655

Kia Soul Turbo   
Difference: $12,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120182018
ModelSoulExplorerExplorer
TrimTurboXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,650 $34,020 $42,090
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 75    
Floor mats 135    
Cargo mat 120 100 100
Roof rack crossbars 250 140 140
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250    
Cold Weather Package   650  
Package 201A   2,330  
Technology Feature Bundle   935  
Safe and Smart Package   1,295 1,295
Cargo cover   130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695
3.5L V6     0
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 0    
Floor mats 0    
Cargo mat 0 95 95
Roof rack crossbars 0 133 133
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0    
Cold Weather Package   619  
Package 201A   2,213  
Technology Feature Bundle   888  
Safe and Smart Package   1,230 1,230
Cargo cover   124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610
3.5L V6     0
Options (change) 830 7,275 3,360
Options (change) 0 6,912 3,192
Destination 1,175 995 995
Total Price $29,655 $42,290 $46,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,981
Model Year202120182018
ModelSoulExplorerExplorer
TrimTurboXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionS7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/32 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)640, 10?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$29,655$42,290$46,445
Adjustments for Features0-2,345-5,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,655$39,945$40,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$890

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year202120182018
ModelSoulExplorerExplorer
TrimTurboXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Curve control $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear bumper protector, clear tape$25  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50 $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
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
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,200$8,545$11,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,345$5,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,240-5,361

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212018
ModelSoulExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in112.6 in
Length165.2 in198.3 in
Width70.9 in78.9 in
Height63.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.4,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.1 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested87540%
Total Not Requested132560%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested155090%
Total Not Requested17510%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested155090%
Total Not Requested17510%

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