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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: $25,320

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $12,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,883

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $10,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelSoulSoulExplorerExplorer
Trim+!Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,400 $21,300 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $18,391 $20,162 $27,518 $29,578
Primo Package 2,800      
Audio Package 1,800      
Universal garage door opener 350 350    
Floor mats 120 120    
Premium Package   4,400    
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
4.6L V8     1,200 1,200
Cargo cover     80 80
Sunroof     850 850
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Primo Package 2,594      
Audio Package 1,657      
Universal garage door opener 291 291    
Floor mats 100 100    
Premium Package   4,052    
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
4.6L V8     1,068 1,068
Cargo cover     68 68
Sunroof     723 723
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Options (change) 5,070 4,870 6,735 5,035
Options (change) 4,642 4,443 5,774 4,329
Destination 850 850 645 645
Total Price $25,320 $27,020 $37,580 $38,195
Total Invoice $23,883 $25,455 $33,937 $34,552

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,408
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelSoulSoulExplorerExplorer
Trim+!Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4164hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/31 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10350, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$25,320$27,020$37,580$38,195
Adjustments for Features-375-92500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,945$26,095$37,580$38,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0$615
Total Invoice$23,883$25,455$33,937$34,552
Adjustments for Features-354-87100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,529$24,584$33,937$34,552
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,055$0$615

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016201620062006
ModelSoulSoulExplorerExplorer
Trim+!Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25  
Brake assist$50$50  
Forward collision warning $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Vehicle health reports $0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices $0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Speaker lights$100$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,125$5,675$4,750$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$925$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-354-87100

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162006
ModelSoulExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in113.7 in
Length163.0 in193.4 in
Width70.9 in73.7 in
Height63.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,837 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested155043%
Total Not Requested205057%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
HD radio50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested72543%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
Speaker lights100No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested100024%
Total Not Requested312576%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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