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Kia Stinger vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Stinger vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,240

Kia Stinger GT-Line   
Difference: $10,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202220182018
ModelStingerExplorerExplorer
TrimGT-LineSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,290 $45,950 $53,940
AWD 2,200    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Cargo mat 125 100 100
Door sill trim plates 130    
Package 401A   3,875  
Cargo cover   130 130
AWD 0    
Universal garage door opener 0    
Cargo mat 0 95 95
Door sill trim plates 0    
Package 401A   3,681  
Cargo cover   124 124
Options (change) 2,805 4,105 230
Options (change) 0 3,900 219
Destination 1,145 995 995
Total Price $40,240 $51,050 $55,165

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Stinger vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Stinger GT-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,214
Model Year202220182018
ModelStingerExplorerExplorer
TrimGT-LineSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$40,240$51,050$55,165
Adjustments for Features0-4,625-8,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,240$46,425$46,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$440

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Features Comparison: Kia Stinger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year202220182018
ModelStingerExplorerExplorer
TrimGT-LineSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Curve control $50$50
Cyclist detection$25  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Intersection collision mitigation$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle exit assist$25  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Alexa integration$0  
App support $0$0
CD player $125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,800$13,425$17,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,625$8,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,419-7,933

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Stinger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20222018
ModelStingerExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.4 in112.6 in
Length190.2 in198.3 in
Width73.6 in78.9 in
Height55.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,792 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 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
23.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
40.9 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested180049%
Total Not Requested184051%

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