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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: $13,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,680

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $11,786

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200920092009
ModelSoulExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim+XLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,195 $28,470 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $14,590 $26,458 $29,319 $32,901
Sunroof 800   850 850
Special Edition Package 2,150      
Sun and SYNC Package   795    
Convenience Package   595    
Leather seating surfaces   995    
Satellite radio   195    
Sunroof 700   723 723
Special Edition Package 1,695      
Sun and SYNC Package   675    
Convenience Package   506    
Leather seating surfaces   846    
Satellite radio   166    
Options (change) 2,950 2,580 850 850
Options (change) 2,395 2,193 723 723
Destination 695 815 815 815
Total Price $18,840 $31,865 $33,280 $37,215
Total Invoice $17,680 $29,466 $30,857 $34,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,600
Model Year2010200920092009
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, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$18,840$31,865$33,280$37,215
Adjustments for Features0-3,445-3,420-6,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,840$28,420$29,860$30,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,440$2,100
Total Invoice$17,680$29,466$30,857$34,439
Adjustments for Features0-3,186-3,171-6,196
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,680$26,280$27,686$28,243
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,406$1,963

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2010200920092009
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$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Roof rack $300$300$300
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside graphics$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$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 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
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
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$995$4,440$4,415$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,445$3,420$6,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,186-3,171-6,196

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102009
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

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested102593%
Total Not Requested757%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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