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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: $34,810

Kia Soul GT-Line Turbo   
Difference: $7,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202015
ModelSoulExplorer
TrimGT-Line TurboLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,490 $38,200
Tech Package 3,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Rear spoiler 395  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo tray 80 100
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,595
Remote start 425  
Interior ambient lighting 450  
Cargo net 50  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 75  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Navigation system   795
Blind spot warning system   595
Cargo cover   130
Rear bumper protector   75
Tech Package 2,794  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Rear spoiler 327  
Floor mats 102  
Cargo tray 67 87
Panoramic sunroof 932 1,392
Remote start 353  
Interior ambient lighting 374  
Cargo net 42  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 62  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208  
Navigation system   694
Blind spot warning system   519
Cargo cover   114
Rear bumper protector   66
Options (change) 6,200 3,290
Options (change) 5,552 2,872
Destination 1,120 895
Total Price $34,810 $42,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul GT-Line Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,445
Model Year20202015
ModelSoulExplorer
TrimGT-Line TurboLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine147hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/32 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$34,810$42,385
Adjustments for Features0-2,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,810$39,940

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202015
ModelSoulExplorer
TrimGT-Line TurboLimited
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
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
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
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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Speaker lights$100 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats $600
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,025$6,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,272

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202015
ModelSoulExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in112.6 in
Length165.2 in197.1 in
Width70.9 in78.9 in
Height63.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.4,534 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 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
62.1 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul GT-Line Turbo

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested227559%
Total Not Requested155041%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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