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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: $7,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082019
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $44,690
Third-row seat 875 375  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Rear HVAC unit 695 285  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
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     395
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    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
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     327
Tubular side steps     410
Options (change) 11,675 7,980 3,340
Options (change) 10,141 7,002 2,970
Destination 785 785 1,045
Total Price $41,705 $41,160 $49,075

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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: $110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,607
Model Year200820082019
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/55-19
Total Price$41,705$41,160$49,075
Adjustments for Features00-8,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,705$41,160$41,050
Cost Above Minimum$545$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200820082019
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
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
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
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 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
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 
Approach detection  $25
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Upgraded headliner (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,700$5,700$13,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$8,025
Value of Feature Adjustments00-657

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082019
ModelExplorerSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in109.4 in
Length193.4 in189.0 in
Width73.7 in74.4 in
Height72.8 in66.5 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,211 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

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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
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
Wiper de-icer25No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%

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