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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: $38,660

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,855

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerSorentoSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $31,100 $39,900
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $29,522 $37,502
Luxury Package 1,700      
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Third-row seat 845 845    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Roof rack crossbars 60 60 225 225
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Sunroof 850 850    
Tubular side steps, bright finish   150    
Touring Package     2,900  
Premium Package     2,500  
Class II trailer hitch     395 395
Tubular side steps     495 495
Floor mats     130  
AWD     1,800 1,800
Luxury Package 1,445      
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Third-row seat 718 718    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Roof rack crossbars 51 51 187 187
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Sunroof 723 723    
Tubular side steps, bright finish   128    
Touring Package     2,703  
Premium Package     2,305  
Class II trailer hitch     327 327
Tubular side steps     410 410
Floor mats     104  
AWD     1,708 1,693
Options (change) 7,815 6,265 8,445 2,915
Options (change) 6,692 5,375 7,744 2,617
Destination 645 645 895 895
Total Price $38,660 $39,425 $40,440 $43,710
Total Invoice $34,855 $35,598 $38,161 $41,014

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,082
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerSorentoSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/60-18235/55-19
Total Price$38,660$39,425$40,440$43,710
Adjustments for Features0-150-4,650-6,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,660$39,275$35,790$37,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$1,495
Total Invoice$34,855$35,598$38,161$41,014
Adjustments for Features0-135-4,388-6,029
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,855$35,463$33,773$34,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$608$0$1,212

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2006200620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerSorentoSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEXSX 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
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
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 cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia   $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia   $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 
Compass$0$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
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
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Upgraded headliner (optional)   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,275$4,425$8,925$10,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$4,650$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-135-4,388-6,029

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062016
ModelExplorerSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in109.4 in
Length193.4 in187.4 in
Width73.7 in74.4 in
Height72.8 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,004 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in52.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in41.4 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft338.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft373.0 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
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 bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

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
Wiper de-icer25No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 630W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested197574%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

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
Wiper de-icer25No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%

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