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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: $3,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,703

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $3,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $24,995
Base Invoice $26,458 $29,319 $32,901 $23,270
Sun and SYNC Package 795      
Convenience Package 595      
Leather seating surfaces 995      
Appearance Package 695      
Remote start 385 385 385 360
Sunroof   850 850  
Luxury Package       1,600
Antilock brakes (ABS)       595
Tubular side steps       345
Class III trailer hitch       340
Sun and SYNC Package 675      
Convenience Package 506      
Leather seating surfaces 846      
Appearance Package 591      
Remote start 327 327 327 275
Sunroof   723 723  
Luxury Package       1,430
Antilock brakes (ABS)       531
Tubular side steps       265
Class III trailer hitch       262
Options (change) 3,465 1,235 1,235 3,240
Options (change) 2,945 1,050 1,050 2,763
Destination 815 815 815 670
Total Price $32,750 $33,665 $37,600 $28,905
Total Invoice $30,218 $31,184 $34,766 $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: $3,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,035
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6192hp V6
TransmissionA5A5A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/65-18245/70-16
Total Price$32,750$33,665$37,600$28,905
Adjustments for Features-520-345-3,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,230$33,320$34,230$28,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,090$2,000$0
Total Invoice$30,218$31,184$34,766$26,703
Adjustments for Features-480-320-3,1160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,738$30,864$31,650$26,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,126$1,912$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2009200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 $75
Cargo net   $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Running boards$350$350$350 
Skid plates   $150
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25
Tubular side steps   $350
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio $200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter   $25
Barometer   $25
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75 
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$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,950$3,775$6,800$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$520$345$3,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-480-320-3,1160

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20092006
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

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested27539%
Total Not Requested42561%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
245/65R17 tires400No
Running boards350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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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