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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: $13,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,055

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $12,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201020102010
ModelSoulSoulExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim!SportXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,495 $18,495 $29,280 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $17,560 $17,560 $27,404 $31,044 $33,774
Leather seating surfaces 900 900 995    
Sunroof   700      
Package 102A     2,995    
Leather seating surfaces 800 800 846    
Sunroof   600      
Package 102A     2,546    
Options (change) 900 1,600 3,990 0 0
Options (change) 800 1,400 3,392 0 0
Destination 695 695 815 815 815
Total Price $20,090 $20,790 $34,085 $34,095 $37,095
Total Invoice $19,055 $19,655 $31,611 $31,859 $34,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,171
Model Year20112011201020102010
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)225/45-18225/45-18245/65-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$20,090$20,790$34,085$34,095$37,095
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,650-2,325-5,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,090$20,590$30,435$31,770$31,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0$1,335$810
Total Invoice$19,055$19,655$31,611$31,859$34,589
Adjustments for Features0-189-3,385-2,173-5,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,055$19,466$28,226$29,686$29,134
Cost Above Minimum$0$411$0$1,460$908

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112011201020102010
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$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$0   
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 $250
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
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$0   
Rear air vents  $100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200   
Running boards  $350$350$350
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $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$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
Speaker lights$100$100   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding third row seats  $600$600 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
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
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
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$2,670$2,870$6,320$4,995$8,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,650$2,325$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-189-3,385-2,173-5,455

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112010
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

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%
Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
245/65R17 tires400No
Running boards350No
Sunroof900Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested122532%
Total Not Requested255068%

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