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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: $26,560

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $16,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,837

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $15,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520132013
ModelSoulSoulExplorerExplorer
Trim+!LimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,690 $20,790 $38,100 $40,780
Base Invoice $17,729 $19,687 $35,528 $38,027
Primo Package 3,000      
Audio Package 1,400      
UVO Package 600      
Universal garage door opener 350 350    
Floor mats 125 125    
Rear spoiler 395 395    
Remote start 425 425    
Interior ambient lighting 450 450    
Cargo net 50 50    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 250    
Sun & Sound Package   2,600    
The Whole Shabang Package   2,500    
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   75    
Package 301A     2,600  
Rear bumper protector     85 85
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595
Cargo cover     135 135
Package 402A       4,130
Primo Package 2,740      
Audio Package 1,292      
UVO Package 552      
Universal garage door opener 291 291    
Floor mats 104 104    
Rear spoiler 327 327    
Remote start 353 353    
Interior ambient lighting 374 374    
Cargo net 42 42    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208 208    
Sun & Sound Package   2,378    
The Whole Shabang Package   2,325    
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   62    
Package 301A     2,269  
Rear bumper protector     74 74
Panoramic sunroof     1,392 1,392
Cargo cover     118 118
Package 402A       3,604
Options (change) 7,045 7,220 4,415 5,945
Options (change) 6,283 6,464 3,853 5,188
Destination 825 825 895 895
Total Price $26,560 $28,835 $43,410 $47,620
Total Invoice $24,837 $26,976 $40,276 $44,110

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,222
Model Year2015201520132013
ModelSoulSoulExplorerExplorer
Trim+!LimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4164hp I4290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10350, 10390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$26,560$28,835$43,410$47,620
Adjustments for Features0-600-4,545-6,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,560$28,235$38,865$40,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,675$0$1,910
Total Invoice$24,837$26,976$40,276$44,110
Adjustments for Features0-561-4,217-6,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,837$26,415$36,059$37,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,578$0$1,711

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2015201520132013
ModelSoulSoulExplorerExplorer
Trim+!LimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control  $50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear bumper protector, clear tape $25  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Speaker lights$100$100  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000 
Stowable third row seats   $600
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,975$3,575$7,520$9,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$4,545$6,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-561-4,217-6,340

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152013
ModelSoulExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in112.6 in
Length163.0 in197.1 in
Width70.9 in78.9 in
Height63.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,715 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 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
24.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested352595%
Total Not Requested2005%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
HD radio50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested112567%
Total Not Requested55033%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested217581%
Total Not Requested50019%
The Whole Shabang Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upgraded instruments0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested175071%
Total Not Requested70029%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested107551%
Total Not Requested105049%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested167552%
Total Not Requested152548%

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