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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: $52,940

Kia Stinger GT2   
Difference: $1,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,643

Kia Stinger GT2   
Difference: $2,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelStingerExplorer
TrimGT2Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $49,200 $52,970
Base Invoice $46,150 $50,587
Cargo net 50  
Remote start 495  
Cargo tray 95 100
AWD 2,200  
Cargo cover   130
Cargo net 42  
Remote start 410  
Cargo tray 78 95
AWD 2,063  
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 2,840 230
Options (change) 2,593 219
Destination 900 945
Total Price $52,940 $54,145
Total Invoice $49,643 $51,751

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Stinger vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,734
Model Year20182016
ModelStingerExplorer
TrimGT2Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)720, 15500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$52,940$54,145
Adjustments for Features0-4,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,940$50,125
Total Invoice$49,643$51,751
Adjustments for Features0-3,842
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,643$47,909

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Features Comparison: Kia Stinger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182016
ModelStingerExplorer
TrimGT2Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
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 
Tow hook(s), front $40
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 passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge$75 
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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals$75 
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$10,425$14,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,842

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Stinger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182016
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 Weight4,023 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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