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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: $32,035

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $9,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,479

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $8,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092007
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $24,295
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $22,620
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Remote start 385 385 360
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 995
Third-row seat 875    
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 2,320 2,320  
Convenience Package 995    
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Luxury Package     2,500
AWD w/low range     2,400
Tubular side steps     445
Class III trailer hitch     340
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Remote start 327 327 275
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 850
Third-row seat 744    
Sunroof 723 723  
AWD 2,112 2,112  
Convenience Package 846    
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Luxury Package     2,235
AWD w/low range     2,195
Tubular side steps     342
Class III trailer hitch     262
Options (change) 9,355 6,790 7,040
Options (change) 8,172 5,991 6,159
Destination 815 815 700
Total Price $41,785 $43,155 $32,035
Total Invoice $38,306 $39,707 $29,479

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,259
Model Year200920092007
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8262hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/70-16
Total Price$41,785$43,155$32,035
Adjustments for Features-620-1,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,165$41,485$32,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$320$0
Total Invoice$38,306$39,707$29,479
Adjustments for Features-568-1,5370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,738$38,170$29,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$432$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200920092007
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
AWD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Tubular side steps  $350
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter  $25
Barometer  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,350$7,400$5,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$620$1,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-568-1,5370

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20092007
ModelExplorerSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in106.7 in
Length193.4 in180.7 in
Width73.7 in73.3 in
Height72.8 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,083 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 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft366.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested45034%
Total Not Requested87566%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

AWD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD w/low range0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested2625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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