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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: $29,700

Kia Soul Turbo   
Difference: $16,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212016
ModelSoulExplorer
TrimTurboLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,650 $41,300
Floor mats 135  
Cargo tray 95 100
Roof rack crossbars 250 140
Cargo net 70  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 75  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   650
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Cargo cover   130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Rear bumper protector   75
Floor mats 0  
Cargo tray 0 95
Roof rack crossbars 0 133
Cargo net 0  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   619
Adaptive cruise control   1,094
Cargo cover   124
Panoramic sunroof   1,515
Rear bumper protector   71
Options (change) 875 3,840
Options (change) 0 3,651
Destination 1,175 945
Total Price $29,700 $46,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,018
Model Year20212016
ModelSoulExplorer
TrimTurboLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/32 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)640, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$29,700$46,085
Adjustments for Features0-5,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,700$41,015

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212016
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150
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
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear bumper protector, clear tape$25 
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 driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,675$11,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,845

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212016
ModelSoulExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in112.6 in
Length165.2 in198.3 in
Width70.9 in78.9 in
Height63.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.4,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 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
62.1 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

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