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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: $20,090

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $9,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,055

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $8,584

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011200820082008
ModelSoulSoulExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim!SportXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,495 $18,495 $26,495 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $17,560 $17,560 $24,771 $27,273 $30,178
Leather seating surfaces 900 900      
Sunroof   700      
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560 560
SYNC     395    
Ironman Package     1,495    
Leather seating surfaces 800 800      
Sunroof   600      
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476 476
SYNC     336    
Ironman Package     1,271    
Options (change) 900 1,600 2,450 560 560
Options (change) 800 1,400 2,083 476 476
Destination 695 695 785 785 785
Total Price $20,090 $20,790 $29,730 $30,590 $33,740
Total Invoice $19,055 $19,655 $27,639 $28,534 $31,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,753
Model Year20112011200820082008
ModelSoulSoulExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim!SportXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine142hp I4142hp I4210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionA4A4A5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 880, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/60-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$20,090$20,790$29,730$30,590$33,740
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,970-2,120-4,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,090$20,590$27,760$28,470$29,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0$710$1,885
Total Invoice$19,055$19,655$27,639$28,534$31,439
Adjustments for Features0-189-1,831-1,978-3,816
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,055$19,466$25,808$26,556$27,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$411$0$748$1,815

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112011200820082008
ModelSoulSoulExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim!SportXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
5-speed automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150
Roof rack  $300  
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bodyside cladding  $350  
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200   
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125$125
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$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
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass   $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Speaker lights$100$100   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats  $75  
Floor mats$75$75 $75$75
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals$75$75   
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
White-letter tires  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,170$2,370$4,140$4,290$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,970$2,120$4,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-189-1,831-1,978-3,816

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112008
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
Ford Explorer XLT

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Machined alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75No
Bodyside cladding350No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested110050%
Total Not Requested110050%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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