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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: $18,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,055

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $18,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017201720172017
ModelSoulSoulExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim!SportXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,495 $18,495 $33,775 $41,675 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $17,560 $17,560 $32,255 $39,800 $43,315 $50,839
Leather seating surfaces 900 900        
Sunroof   700        
Cold Weather Package     650      
Package 201A     2,110      
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595 1,595  
Leather seating surfaces 800 800        
Sunroof   600        
Cold Weather Package     619      
Package 201A     2,004      
Panoramic sunroof     1,515 1,515 1,515  
Options (change) 900 1,600 4,355 1,595 1,595 0
Options (change) 800 1,400 4,138 1,515 1,515 0
Destination 695 695 945 945 945 945
Total Price $20,090 $20,790 $39,075 $44,215 $47,895 $54,180
Total Invoice $19,055 $19,655 $37,338 $42,260 $45,775 $51,784

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,752
Model Year201120112017201720172017
ModelSoulSoulExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim!SportXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine142hp I4142hp I4290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$20,090$20,790$39,075$44,215$47,895$54,180
Adjustments for Features0-200-6,835-10,865-12,065-17,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,090$20,590$32,240$33,350$35,830$36,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0$1,110$3,590$4,160
Total Invoice$19,055$19,655$37,338$42,260$45,775$51,784
Adjustments for Features0-189-6,531-10,385-11,531-16,994
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,055$19,466$30,807$31,875$34,244$34,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$411$0$1,068$3,437$3,983

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120112017201720172017
ModelSoulSoulExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim!SportXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100 $100
Active noise reduction     $0
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 $125
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation   $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350 $350
Universal garage door opener   $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Blind spot warning system     $200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Curve control  $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning     $200
Hill descent control    $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Lane departure warning     $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500
Terrain selector    $200$200
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera   $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch    $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0    
Rain-sensing wipers     $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 
Black grille (optional)    $0 
Body kit $0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900    
Tow hook(s), front    $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
HD radio   $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50 $50
Speaker lights$100$100    
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 $300
Door sill trim plates   $100  
Heated second row seats   $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
Memory system, driver seat   $200 $200
Metal pedals$75$75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats  $600   
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,095$4,295$10,930$14,960$16,160$21,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$6,835$10,865$12,065$17,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-189-6,531-10,385-11,531-16,994

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112017
ModelSoulExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.4 in112.6 in
Length161.6 in198.3 in
Width70.3 in78.9 in
Height63.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,561 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2025100%

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