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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: $18,840

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $12,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,680

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $10,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200620062006
ModelSoulExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim+XLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,195 $28,225 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $14,590 $25,761 $27,518 $29,578
Special Edition Package 2,150      
Sunroof 800 850 850 850
Side curtain airbags   560 560 560
Leather seating surfaces   695    
Special Edition Package 1,695      
Sunroof 700 723 723 723
Side curtain airbags   476 476 476
Leather seating surfaces   591    
Options (change) 2,950 2,105 1,410 1,410
Options (change) 2,395 1,790 1,199 1,199
Destination 695 645 645 645
Total Price $18,840 $30,975 $32,255 $34,570
Total Invoice $17,680 $28,196 $29,362 $31,422

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,827
Model Year2010200620062006
ModelSoulExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim+XLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine142hp I4210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM5A5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 4290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$18,840$30,975$32,255$34,570
Adjustments for Features0-1,855-2,330-3,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,840$29,120$29,925$30,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$805$1,745
Total Invoice$17,680$28,196$29,362$31,422
Adjustments for Features0-1,689-2,121-3,368
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,680$26,507$27,241$28,054
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$734$1,547

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2010200620062006
ModelSoulExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim+XLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Bodyside graphics$0   
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  $125
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Satellite radio$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,520$3,375$3,850$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,855$2,330$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,689-2,121-3,368

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102006
ModelSoulExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.4 in113.7 in
Length161.6 in193.4 in
Width70.3 in73.7 in
Height63.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,561 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 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
19.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Bodyside graphics0No
225/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested117566%
Total Not Requested60034%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

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