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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: $37,695

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $715

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,156

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $669

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072013
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $31,700
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $29,765
Third-row seat 845 375  
Luxury Package 1,450    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Rear HVAC unit 675 285  
235/65R18 695    
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Remote start 385 385 350
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 195
Obstacle detection, rear 255    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Sunroof 850 850  
Class II trailer hitch     350
Premium Package     3,200
Floor mats     115
AWD     1,700
Third-row seat 718 319  
Luxury Package 1,232    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Rear HVAC unit 574 243  
235/65R18 591    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Remote start 326 326 280
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 150
Obstacle detection, rear 217    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Sunroof 723 723  
Class II trailer hitch     280
Premium Package     2,860
Floor mats     95
AWD     1,595
Options (change) 9,105 5,845 5,910
Options (change) 7,830 5,060 5,260
Destination 735 735 800
Total Price $38,210 $37,695 $38,410
Total Invoice $35,355 $35,156 $35,825

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,992
Model Year200720072013
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8276hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/65-18235/60-18
Total Price$38,210$37,695$38,410
Adjustments for Features00-3,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,210$37,695$34,485
Cost Above Minimum$515$0$0
Total Invoice$35,355$35,156$35,825
Adjustments for Features00-3,661
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,355$35,156$32,164
Cost Above Minimum$199$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200720072013
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
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
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
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
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,150$3,150$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,661

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20072013
ModelExplorerSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in183.9 in
Width73.7 in74.2 in
Height72.8 in67.3 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.8 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 ft337.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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 bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
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%
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 bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

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
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Rear bumper protector40No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90032%
Total Not Requested188068%

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