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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: $24,280

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $20,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,820

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $19,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelSoulExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim!LimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $41,675 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $18,700 $39,800 $43,315 $50,839
Premium Package 2,500      
Universal garage door opener 350      
Rear spoiler 295      
Rear bumper protector 50 75 75 75
Cargo mat 85 100 100 100
Interior ambient lighting 350      
Cargo net 50      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250      
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595  
Premium Package 2,195      
Universal garage door opener 280      
Rear spoiler 240      
Rear bumper protector 40 71 71 71
Cargo mat 70 95 95 95
Interior ambient lighting 305      
Cargo net 40      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 200      
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515  
Options (change) 3,930 1,770 1,770 175
Options (change) 3,370 1,681 1,681 166
Destination 750 945 945 945
Total Price $24,280 $44,390 $48,070 $54,355
Total Invoice $22,820 $42,426 $45,941 $51,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,989
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelSoulExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim!LimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 8390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$24,280$44,390$48,070$54,355
Adjustments for Features0-7,970-9,170-14,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,280$36,420$38,900$39,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,480$3,050
Total Invoice$22,820$42,426$45,941$51,950
Adjustments for Features0-7,617-8,764-14,226
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,820$34,809$37,177$37,724
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,368$2,915

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201720172017
ModelSoulExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim!LimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control $50$50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50
Speaker lights$100   
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50 
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$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200
Metal pedals$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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
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  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,100$12,070$13,270$18,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,970$9,170$14,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,617-8,764-14,226

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122017
ModelSoulExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.4 in112.6 in
Length162.2 in198.3 in
Width70.3 in78.9 in
Height63.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,616 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
23.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft381.7 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%

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