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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: $17,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,055

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $15,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelSoulSoulExplorerExplorer
Trim!SportXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,495 $18,495 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $17,560 $17,560 $30,027 $35,268
Leather seating surfaces 900 900    
Sunroof   700    
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595
Package 205A     2,800  
Leather seating surfaces 800 800    
Sunroof   600    
Panoramic sunroof     1,356 1,356
Package 205A     2,380  
Options (change) 900 1,600 4,395 1,595
Options (change) 800 1,400 3,736 1,356
Destination 695 695 825 825
Total Price $20,090 $20,790 $37,315 $40,275
Total Invoice $19,055 $19,655 $34,588 $37,449

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,449
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelSoulSoulExplorerExplorer
Trim!SportXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine142hp I4142hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$20,090$20,790$37,315$40,275
Adjustments for Features0-200-5,485-7,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,090$20,590$31,830$33,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0$1,395
Total Invoice$19,055$19,655$34,588$37,449
Adjustments for Features0-189-5,084-6,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,055$19,466$29,504$30,894
Cost Above Minimum$0$411$0$1,390

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelSoulSoulExplorerExplorer
Trim!SportXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist  $50$50
Curve control  $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio   $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Speaker lights$100$100  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Stowable third row seats  $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,545$2,745$8,030$9,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$5,485$7,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-189-5,084-6,555

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112012
ModelSoulExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.4 in112.6 in
Length161.6 in197.1 in
Width70.3 in78.9 in
Height63.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,561 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested110036%
Total Not Requested192564%

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