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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: $29,275

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $7,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,009

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $6,512

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062007
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $24,295
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $22,620
Luxury Package 1,700   2,500
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 995
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     445
Luxury Package 1,445   2,235
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 850
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     342
Options (change) 6,245 4,695 4,280
Options (change) 5,358 4,041 3,689
Destination 645 645 700
Total Price $37,090 $37,855 $29,275
Total Invoice $33,521 $34,264 $27,009

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,132
Model Year200620062007
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8262hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 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$37,090$37,855$29,275
Adjustments for Features-420-5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,670$37,285$29,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$33,521$34,264$27,009
Adjustments for Features-380-5160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,141$33,748$27,009
Cost Above Minimum$0$607$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200620062007
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rollover sensor$50$50 
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 
Interior air filter  $0
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 
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 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,250$3,400$2,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$420$570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-380-5160

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062007
ModelExplorerSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in106.7 in
Length193.4 in180.7 in
Width73.7 in73.3 in
Height72.8 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,083 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 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft366.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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 Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested2625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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