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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: $44,910

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,389

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelStingerExplorer
TrimGT2Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $49,200 $37,855
Base Invoice $46,150 $35,268
Remote start 495  
Cargo net 50  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
Remote start 410  
Cargo net 42  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 545 6,230
Options (change) 452 5,296
Destination 900 825
Total Price $50,645 $44,910
Total Invoice $47,502 $41,389

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Stinger vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,297
Model Year20182012
ModelStingerExplorer
TrimGT2Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)720, 15390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$50,645$44,910
Adjustments for Features-8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,775$44,910
Total Invoice$47,502$41,389
Adjustments for Features-8160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,686$41,389

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Features Comparison: Kia Stinger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelStingerExplorer
TrimGT2Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$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 
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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 rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
Performance meter$150 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,000$9,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8160

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See a complete comparison of Kia Stinger vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Stinger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelStingerExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.4 in112.6 in
Length190.2 in197.1 in
Width73.6 in78.9 in
Height55.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,612 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 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		23.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		23.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		40.9 ft380.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Stinger vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested302572%
Total Not Requested115028%

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