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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: $38,160

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $3,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,665

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $2,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $33,150
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $31,125
Luxury Package 1,290    
Third-row seat 875 375  
Rear HVAC unit 695 285  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Remote start 385 385 350
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 195
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,700
Class II trailer hitch     350
Floor mats     115
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Luxury Package 1,097    
Third-row seat 744 319  
Rear HVAC unit 591 243  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Remote start 326 326 280
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 150
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,595
Class II trailer hitch     280
Floor mats     95
Panoramic sunroof     1,340
Options (change) 11,675 7,980 4,210
Options (change) 10,141 7,002 3,740
Destination 785 785 800
Total Price $41,705 $41,160 $38,160
Total Invoice $38,199 $37,965 $35,665

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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: $4,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,099
Model Year200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8276hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/60-18
Total Price$41,705$41,160$38,160
Adjustments for Features00-1,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,705$41,160$36,235
Cost Above Minimum$545$0$0
Total Invoice$38,199$37,965$35,665
Adjustments for Features00-1,799
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,199$37,965$33,866
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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 
Metal pedals  $75
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
Total Value of Features$5,250$5,250$7,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,799

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082012
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 Weight4,706 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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