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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: $35,055 Kia Sorento EX V6 | |||
| Difference: $3,695 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,960 Kia Sorento EX V6 | |||
| Difference: $1,971 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Sorento |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | EX V6 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $30,200 | $32,515 | $27,595 |
| Base Invoice | $27,518 | $29,578 | $26,155 |
| Rear HVAC unit | 650 | 650 | |
| Third-row seat | 845 | 845 | |
| Side curtain airbags | 560 | 560 | |
| 235/65R18 | 595 | ||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 255 | 255 | |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,295 | 1,295 | 1,000 |
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | |
| Audiophile Package | 510 | ||
| Premium Package | 1,500 | ||
| Limited Package | 2,000 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | 350 | ||
| Floor mats | 115 | ||
| AWD | 1,700 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | 553 | 553 | |
| Third-row seat | 718 | 718 | |
| Side curtain airbags | 476 | 476 | |
| 235/65R18 | 506 | ||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,068 | 1,068 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 217 | 217 | |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,101 | 1,101 | 895 |
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | |
| Audiophile Package | 433 | ||
| Premium Package | 1,340 | ||
| Limited Package | 1,785 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | 280 | ||
| Floor mats | 95 | ||
| AWD | 1,615 | ||
| Options (change) | 7,905 | 6,800 | 6,665 |
| Options (change) | 6,768 | 5,829 | 6,010 |
| Destination | 645 | 645 | 795 |
| Total Price | $38,750 | $39,960 | $35,055 |
| Total Invoice | $34,931 | $36,052 | $32,960 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,495 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,544 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Sorento |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | EX V6 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 292hp V8 | 292hp V8 | 276hp V6 |
| Transmission | A6 | A6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 15/21 MPG | 15/21 MPG | 19/25 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 290, 7 | 290, 7 | 550, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/65-18 | 245/65-17 | 235/60-18 |
| Total Price | $38,750 | $39,960 | $35,055 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,175 | -3,800 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,750 | $38,785 | $31,255 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $35 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $34,931 | $36,052 | $32,960 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,060 | -3,573 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,931 | $34,992 | $29,387 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $61 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Sorento |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | EX V6 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | ||
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Lockable center differential | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | |
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| All-terrain tires | $0 | ||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,250 | $3,425 | $6,050 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,175 | $3,800 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,060 | -3,573 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento
| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | Sorento |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 183.9 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 74.2 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 67.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,531 lb. | 3,935 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 19.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 59.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 39.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 36.7 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 44.4 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 31.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 37.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 72.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Third-row seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench | 100 | Yes |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | Yes |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 825 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 15% |
| 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
| Third-row seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench | 100 | Yes |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | Yes |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 825 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 15% |
Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6
| Class II trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class II trailer hitch | 200 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Lockable center differential | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 14% |
| Limited Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Polished alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 875 | 48% |
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