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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: $39,905

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $610

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,914

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelExplorerExplorerSorentoSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $36,700 $39,900
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $34,520 $37,540
Luxury Package 1,700      
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Third-row seat 845 845    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Rear HVAC unit 650 650    
235/65R18 595      
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200    
Roof rack crossbars 60 60 225 225
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Sunroof 850 850    
Tubular side steps, bright finish   150    
Class II trailer hitch     400 400
Tubular side steps     495 495
AWD     1,800 1,800
Luxury Package 1,445      
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Third-row seat 718 718    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Rear HVAC unit 553 553    
235/65R18 506      
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068    
Roof rack crossbars 51 51 187 187
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Sunroof 723 723    
Tubular side steps, bright finish   128    
Class II trailer hitch     332 332
Tubular side steps     410 410
AWD     1,693 1,693
Options (change) 9,060 6,915 2,920 2,920
Options (change) 7,751 5,928 2,622 2,622
Destination 645 645 895 895
Total Price $39,905 $40,075 $40,515 $43,715
Total Invoice $35,914 $36,151 $38,037 $41,057

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,759
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelExplorerExplorerSorentoSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$39,905$40,075$40,515$43,715
Adjustments for Features0-150-5,200-6,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,905$39,925$35,315$37,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0$2,400
Total Invoice$35,914$36,151$38,037$41,057
Adjustments for Features0-135-4,882-5,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,914$36,016$33,155$35,422
Cost Above Minimum$0$102$0$2,267

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2006200620152015
ModelExplorerExplorerSorentoSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350   
Sunroof$900$900  
Tubular side steps  $350$350
Tubular side steps, bright finish $500  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments  $0$0
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 $350
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,575$3,725$8,775$9,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$5,200$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-135-4,882-5,635

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062015
ModelExplorerSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in184.4 in
Width73.7 in74.2 in
Height72.8 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,894 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft336.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft372.5 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 seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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