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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: $29,765

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $15,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,899

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $15,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelSoulExplorer
Trim!Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,800 $42,090
Base Invoice $21,561 $40,196
Tech Package 3,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 75  
Rear spoiler 395  
Floor mats 125  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,695
Remote start 425  
Interior ambient lighting 450  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Cargo cover   130
3.5L V6   0
Tech Package 2,794  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 62  
Rear spoiler 327  
Floor mats 102  
Panoramic sunroof 932 1,610
Remote start 353  
Interior ambient lighting 374  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208  
Cargo cover   124
3.5L V6   0
Options (change) 6,070 1,825
Options (change) 5,443 1,734
Destination 895 995
Total Price $29,765 $44,910
Total Invoice $27,899 $42,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,548
Model Year20182018
ModelSoulExplorer
Trim!Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/31 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$29,765$44,910
Adjustments for Features0-4,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$40,225
Total Invoice$27,899$42,925
Adjustments for Features0-4,478
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,899$38,447

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelSoulExplorer
Trim!Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear bumper protector, clear tape$25 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Speaker lights$100 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,175$8,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,478

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelSoulExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in112.6 in
Length163.0 in198.3 in
Width70.9 in78.9 in
Height63.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,232 lb.4,457 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 !

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested267570%
Total Not Requested115030%

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