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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: $29,530

Kia Soul Turbo   
Difference: $15,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212012
ModelSoulExplorer
TrimTurboLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,650 $37,855
Floor mats 135  
Roof rack crossbars 250 120
Cargo net 70  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
Floor mats 0  
Roof rack crossbars 0 106
Cargo net 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 705 6,350
Options (change) 0 5,402
Destination 1,175 825
Total Price $29,530 $45,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,261
Model Year20212012
ModelSoulExplorer
TrimTurboLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/32 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)640, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$29,530$45,030
Adjustments for Features0-4,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,530$40,625

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212012
ModelSoulExplorer
TrimTurboLimited
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 liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,575$10,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,059

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212012
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.4,557 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
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested212551%
Total Not Requested205049%

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