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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: $28,905

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $1,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,703

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $1,659

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072006
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,370 $31,115 $24,995
Base Invoice $24,030 $29,361 $23,270
Ironman Package 1,495    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 225 225  
Convenience Group 250    
Cargo cover 90 90  
Side curtain airbags 560    
Tubular side steps 375   345
Remote start 385 385 360
Sunroof 850 850  
Ultimate Convenience Group   350  
Roof rack crossbars   115  
Tubular side steps, bright finish   175  
Luxury Package     1,600
Class III trailer hitch     340
Antilock brakes (ABS)     595
Ironman Package 1,271    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 192 192  
Convenience Group 213    
Cargo cover 77 77  
Side curtain airbags 476    
Tubular side steps 319   265
Remote start 326 326 275
Sunroof 723 723  
Ultimate Convenience Group   298  
Roof rack crossbars   97  
Tubular side steps, bright finish   149  
Luxury Package     1,430
Class III trailer hitch     262
Antilock brakes (ABS)     531
Options (change) 4,230 2,190 3,240
Options (change) 3,597 1,862 2,763
Destination 735 735 670
Total Price $30,335 $34,040 $28,905
Total Invoice $28,362 $31,958 $26,703

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,407
Model Year200720072006
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6192hp V6
TransmissionA5A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4290, 7280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/65-18245/70-16
Total Price$30,335$34,040$28,905
Adjustments for Features-270-1,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,065$32,345$28,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,280$0
Total Invoice$28,362$31,958$26,703
Adjustments for Features-252-1,5910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,110$30,367$26,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,257$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200720072006
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 $350
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Tubular side steps$350 $350
Tubular side steps, bright finish $500 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter  $25
Barometer  $25
Compass $0$0
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Floor mats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,675$5,100$3,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$270$1,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-252-1,5910

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20072006
ModelExplorerSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in106.7 in
Length193.4 in179.8 in
Width73.7 in73.3 in
Height72.8 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft366.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75No
Bodyside cladding350Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
White-letter tires0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested162574%
Total Not Requested57526%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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