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Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $25,560 Kia Sorento LX | ||||
| Difference: $8,210 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $23,979 Kia Sorento LX | ||||
| Difference: $6,641 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2008 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Sorento |
| Trim | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | LX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $28,225 | $30,200 | $32,515 | $22,195 |
| Base Invoice | $25,761 | $27,518 | $29,578 | $21,045 |
| Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. | 150 | 150 | 150 | |
| 4.6L V8 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Side curtain airbags | 560 | 560 | 560 | |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,295 | 1,295 | 1,295 | 995 |
| Audiophile Package | 510 | 510 | ||
| Convenience Group | 350 | |||
| Cargo cover | 80 | 80 | 80 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 695 | 800 | ||
| Roof rack crossbars | 60 | 60 | 60 | |
| Tubular side steps, bright finish | 150 | |||
| Class III trailer hitch | 340 | |||
| Tubular side steps | 445 | |||
| Floor mats | 85 | |||
| Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. | 128 | 128 | 128 | |
| 4.6L V8 | 1,068 | 1,068 | 1,068 | |
| Side curtain airbags | 476 | 476 | 476 | |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,101 | 1,101 | 1,101 | 850 |
| Audiophile Package | 433 | 433 | ||
| Convenience Group | 298 | |||
| Cargo cover | 68 | 68 | 68 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 591 | 715 | ||
| Roof rack crossbars | 51 | 51 | 51 | |
| Tubular side steps, bright finish | 128 | |||
| Class III trailer hitch | 262 | |||
| Tubular side steps | 342 | |||
| Floor mats | 65 | |||
| Options (change) | 4,900 | 3,855 | 3,495 | 2,665 |
| Options (change) | 4,214 | 3,325 | 3,020 | 2,234 |
| Destination | 645 | 645 | 645 | 700 |
| Total Price | $33,770 | $34,700 | $36,655 | $25,560 |
| Total Invoice | $30,620 | $31,488 | $33,243 | $23,979 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento LX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,925 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,476 | ||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2008 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Sorento |
| Trim | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | LX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 292hp V8 | 292hp V8 | 292hp V8 | 242hp V6 |
| Transmission | A6 | A6 | A6 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 15/21 MPG | 15/21 MPG | 15/21 MPG | 16/22 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 290, 7 | 290, 7 | 290, 7 | 280, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/70-16 | 245/65-17 | 245/65-17 | 245/70-16 |
| Total Price | $33,770 | $34,700 | $36,655 | $25,560 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,285 | -1,460 | -2,785 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $32,485 | $33,240 | $33,870 | $25,560 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $755 | $1,385 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $30,620 | $31,488 | $33,243 | $23,979 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,165 | -1,325 | -2,526 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,455 | $30,163 | $30,717 | $23,979 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $708 | $1,262 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2008 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Sorento |
| Trim | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | LX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||
| Front side airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | |||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | |||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||
| Interior air filter | $0 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $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 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |||
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| All-terrain tires | $0 | $0 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $4,000 | $4,175 | $5,500 | $2,715 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,285 | $1,460 | $2,785 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,165 | -1,325 | -2,526 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 |
| Model | Explorer | Sorento |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 106.7 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 180.7 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 73.3 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 68.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,531 lb. | 4,083 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 42.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 39.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 58.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 58.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 31.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 31.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 66.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class III trailer hitch | 50 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 50 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 33% |
| Audiophile Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 100 | No |
| Keyless entry keypad | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class III trailer hitch | 50 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 50 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 33% |
| Audiophile Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class III trailer hitch | 50 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 50 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 33% |
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