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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: $5,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,665

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $4,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $33,150
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $31,125
Third-row seat 875    
Convenience Package 995    
Rear HVAC unit 695    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Remote start 385 385 350
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,700
Class II trailer hitch     350
Roof rack crossbars     195
Floor mats     115
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Third-row seat 744    
Convenience Package 846    
Rear HVAC unit 591    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Remote start 327 327 280
Sunroof 723 723  
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,595
Class II trailer hitch     280
Roof rack crossbars     150
Floor mats     95
Panoramic sunroof     1,340
Options (change) 11,260 7,490 4,210
Options (change) 9,791 6,586 3,740
Destination 815 815 800
Total Price $43,690 $43,855 $38,160
Total Invoice $39,925 $40,302 $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: $7,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,162
Model Year200920092012
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$43,690$43,855$38,160
Adjustments for Features0-400-2,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,690$43,455$36,125
Cost Above Minimum$235$0$0
Total Invoice$39,925$40,302$35,665
Adjustments for Features0-368-1,902
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,925$39,934$33,763
Cost Above Minimum$0$9$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200920092012
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 
911 assist$25$25 
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
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
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
Folding third row seats$600 $600
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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,615$6,015$7,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$2,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-368-1,902

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20092012
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

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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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