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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: $41,160

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,965

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $39,900
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $37,540
Third-row seat 875 375  
Luxury Package 1,290    
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  
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 225
Remote start 385 385 425
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,800
Class II trailer hitch     400
Tubular side steps     495
Third-row seat 744 319  
Luxury Package 1,097    
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  
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 187
Remote start 326 326 353
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,693
Class II trailer hitch     332
Tubular side steps     410
Options (change) 11,675 7,980 3,345
Options (change) 10,141 7,002 2,975
Destination 785 785 895
Total Price $41,705 $41,160 $44,140
Total Invoice $38,199 $37,965 $41,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $143
Model Year200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8290hp 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)255/50-20255/50-20235/55-19
Total Price$41,705$41,160$44,140
Adjustments for Features00-3,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,705$41,160$40,315
Cost Above Minimum$545$0$0
Total Invoice$38,199$37,965$41,410
Adjustments for Features00-3,588
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,199$37,965$37,822
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Tubular side steps  $350
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments  $0
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$5,225$5,225$9,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,588

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082015
ModelExplorerSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in184.4 in
Width73.7 in74.2 in
Height72.8 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,894 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.4 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 ft336.9 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 bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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 bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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