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Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,545

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $6,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,428

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $4,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $24,995
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $23,270
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700   1,600
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Cargo cover 80 80  
Sunroof 850 850  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60  
Tubular side steps, bright finish   150  
Class III trailer hitch     340
Tubular side steps     345
Antilock brakes (ABS)     595
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445   1,430
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Cargo cover 68 68  
Sunroof 723 723  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51  
Tubular side steps, bright finish   128  
Class III trailer hitch     262
Tubular side steps     265
Antilock brakes (ABS)     531
Options (change) 3,750 2,200 2,880
Options (change) 3,189 1,872 2,488
Destination 645 645 670
Total Price $34,595 $35,360 $28,545
Total Invoice $31,352 $32,095 $26,428

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,728
Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6192hp V6
TransmissionA5A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/70-16
Total Price$34,595$35,360$28,545
Adjustments for Features-1,320-1,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,275$33,890$28,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$31,352$32,095$26,428
Adjustments for Features-1,196-1,3340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,156$30,761$26,428
Cost Above Minimum$0$605$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Running boards$350  
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Tubular side steps  $350
Tubular side steps, bright finish $500 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter  $25
Barometer  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,900$4,050$2,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,320$1,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,196-1,3340

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062006
ModelExplorerSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in106.7 in
Length193.4 in179.8 in
Width73.7 in73.3 in
Height72.8 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft366.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
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 seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75043%
Total Not Requested97557%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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