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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: $36,635

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,086

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,614

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelStingerStingerStingerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremiumGT1GT2Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,100 $43,250 $49,200 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $34,800 $40,570 $46,150 $27,518 $29,578
Side curtain airbags       560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group       350 350
Luxury Package       1,700  
Cargo cover       80 80
Obstacle detection, rear       255 255
Sunroof       850 850
Navigation system       1,995 1,995
Side curtain airbags       476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group       298 298
Luxury Package       1,445  
Cargo cover       68 68
Obstacle detection, rear       217 217
Sunroof       723 723
Navigation system       1,696 1,696
Options (change) 0 0 0 5,790 4,090
Options (change) 0 0 0 4,923 3,478
Destination 900 900 900 645 645
Total Price $38,000 $44,150 $50,100 $36,635 $37,250
Total Invoice $35,700 $41,470 $47,050 $33,086 $33,701

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Stinger vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Stinger Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $383
Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelStingerStingerStingerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremiumGT1GT2Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp I4365hp V6365hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)720, 15720, 15720, 15290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/40-19225/40-19245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$38,000$44,150$50,100$36,635$37,250
Adjustments for Features-2,375-3,450-7,87500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,625$40,700$42,225$36,635$37,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,075$6,600$0$615
Total Invoice$35,700$41,470$47,050$33,086$33,701
Adjustments for Features-2,231-3,241-7,39600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,469$38,229$39,654$33,086$33,701
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,760$6,185$0$615

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Features Comparison: Kia Stinger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelStingerStingerStingerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremiumGT1GT2Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
5-speed automatic   $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power liftgate  $350  
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection  $50  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0  
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75  
Boost gauge $75$75  
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Performance meter $150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
All-terrain tires   $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels    $350
White-letter tires   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,350$7,425$11,850$3,975$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,375$3,450$7,875$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,231-3,241-7,39600

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Stinger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182006
ModelStingerExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.4 in113.7 in
Length190.2 in193.4 in
Width73.6 in73.7 in
Height55.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,612 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 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
23.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
40.9 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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