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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: $28,960

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $7,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920082008
ModelSoulExplorerExplorer
Trim!Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,990 $29,245 $32,395
Universal garage door opener 350    
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 75    
Floor mats 125    
Remote start 425 385 385
Panoramic sunroof 1,000    
Tech Package 3,000    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Cargo cover   90 90
Universal garage door opener 291    
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 62    
Floor mats 102    
Remote start 353 326 326
Panoramic sunroof 932    
Tech Package 2,794    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Options (change) 4,975 6,140 4,340
Options (change) 4,534 5,297 3,767
Destination 995 785 785
Total Price $28,960 $36,170 $37,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,014
Model Year201920082008
ModelSoulExplorerExplorer
Trim!Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionS7A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/31 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$28,960$36,170$37,520
Adjustments for Features-9850-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,975$36,170$37,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201920082008
ModelSoulExplorerExplorer
Trim!Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear bumper protector, clear tape$25  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Speaker lights$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,675$5,690$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$985$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1880-463

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20192008
ModelSoulExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in113.7 in
Length163.0 in193.4 in
Width70.9 in73.7 in
Height63.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,232 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 !

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested165043%
Total Not Requested217557%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested45035%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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