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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: $24,195

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $17,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,750

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $15,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelSoulExplorerExplorer
Trim!LimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $38,100 $40,780
Base Invoice $18,700 $35,528 $38,027
Premium Package 2,500    
Rear spoiler 295    
Rear bumper protector 50 85 85
Universal garage door opener 350    
Interior ambient lighting 350    
Cargo net 50    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250    
Navigation system   795 795
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Premium Package 2,195    
Rear spoiler 240    
Rear bumper protector 40 74 74
Universal garage door opener 280    
Interior ambient lighting 305    
Cargo net 40    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 200    
Navigation system   694 694
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Options (change) 3,845 2,475 2,475
Options (change) 3,300 2,160 2,160
Destination 750 895 895
Total Price $24,195 $41,470 $44,150
Total Invoice $22,750 $38,583 $41,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,269
Model Year201220132013
ModelSoulExplorerExplorer
Trim!LimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 8390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$24,195$41,470$44,150
Adjustments for Features0-4,905-6,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,195$36,565$38,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,455
Total Invoice$22,750$38,583$41,082
Adjustments for Features0-4,564-5,704
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,750$34,019$35,378
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,359

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220132013
ModelSoulExplorerExplorer
Trim!LimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Speaker lights$100  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals$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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,725$8,630$9,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,905$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,564-5,704

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122013
ModelSoulExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.4 in112.6 in
Length162.2 in197.1 in
Width70.3 in78.9 in
Height63.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,616 lb.4,535 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
23.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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