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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: $35,815

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,436

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $33,000
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $31,297
Luxury Package 1,700    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Third-row seat 845 845  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60 225
Tubular side steps, bright finish   150  
Class II trailer hitch     395
Tubular side steps     495
Floor mats     135
AWD     1,800
Luxury Package 1,445    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Third-row seat 718 718  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51 187
Tubular side steps, bright finish   128  
Class II trailer hitch     327
Tubular side steps     410
Floor mats     108
AWD     1,708
Options (change) 4,970 3,420 3,050
Options (change) 4,273 2,956 2,740
Destination 645 645 940
Total Price $35,815 $36,580 $36,990
Total Invoice $32,436 $33,179 $34,977

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,360
Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/60-18
Total Price$35,815$36,580$36,990
Adjustments for Features0-150-4,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,815$36,430$32,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$32,436$33,179$34,977
Adjustments for Features0-136-3,901
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,436$33,043$31,076
Cost Above Minimum$0$607$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350  
Tubular side steps  $350
Tubular side steps, bright finish $500 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Compass$0$0 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,275$3,425$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-136-3,901

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062018
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 seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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%

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, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%

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