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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: $28,915

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $15,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,043

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $15,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201620162016
ModelSoulExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim!LimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,790 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $19,687 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587
The Whole Shabang Package 2,500      
Sun & Sound Package 2,600      
Universal garage door opener 350      
Floor mats 125      
Rear spoiler 395      
Cargo tray 80 100 100 100
Remote start 425      
Interior ambient lighting 450      
Cargo net 50      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250      
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 75      
Cargo cover   130 130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595  
Rear bumper protector   75 75 75
Navigation system     795  
Heated steering wheel     150  
The Whole Shabang Package 2,325      
Sun & Sound Package 2,378      
Universal garage door opener 291      
Floor mats 104      
Rear spoiler 327      
Cargo tray 67 95 95 95
Remote start 353      
Interior ambient lighting 374      
Cargo net 42      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208      
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 62      
Cargo cover   124 124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515  
Rear bumper protector   71 71 71
Navigation system     755  
Heated steering wheel     144  
Options (change) 7,300 1,900 2,845 305
Options (change) 6,531 1,805 2,704 290
Destination 825 945 945 945
Total Price $28,915 $44,145 $47,290 $54,220
Total Invoice $27,043 $42,192 $45,192 $51,822

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,993
Model Year2015201620162016
ModelSoulExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim!LimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$28,915$44,145$47,290$54,220
Adjustments for Features0-5,395-6,160-12,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,915$38,750$41,130$41,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,380$3,160
Total Invoice$27,043$42,192$45,192$51,822
Adjustments for Features0-5,156-5,887-11,766
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,043$37,036$39,305$40,056
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,269$3,020

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2015201620162016
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
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power liftgate $350 $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125
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 
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
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
Wide-view front camera $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
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
Ionizing air filtration$50   
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear bumper protector, clear tape$25   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $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 $50
Speaker lights$100   
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger 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 cluster hood$50   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
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$4,475$9,870$10,635$16,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,395$6,160$12,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,156-5,887-11,766

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152016
ModelSoulExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in112.6 in
Length163.0 in198.3 in
Width70.9 in78.9 in
Height63.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,715 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 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
24.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

The Whole Shabang Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested2450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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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