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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: $43,855

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $285

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,286

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092015
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $39,900
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $37,540
Convenience Package 995    
Third Row Power Package 1,995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Remote start 385 385 425
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,800
Class II trailer hitch     400
Roof rack crossbars     225
Tubular side steps     495
Convenience Package 846    
Third Row Power Package 1,696    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Remote start 327 327 353
Sunroof 723 723  
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,693
Class II trailer hitch     332
Roof rack crossbars     187
Tubular side steps     410
Options (change) 11,685 7,490 3,345
Options (change) 10,152 6,586 2,975
Destination 815 815 895
Total Price $44,115 $43,855 $44,140
Total Invoice $40,286 $40,302 $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: $3,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,192
Model Year200920092015
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$44,115$43,855$44,140
Adjustments for Features00-3,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,115$43,855$40,605
Cost Above Minimum$260$0$0
Total Invoice$40,286$40,302$41,410
Adjustments for Features00-3,316
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,286$40,302$38,094
Cost Above Minimum$0$16$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200920092015
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 
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
Trailer sway control$25$25 
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
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
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
Folding third row seats  $600
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 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$5,965$5,965$9,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,535
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,316

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20092015
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

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%
Third Row Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Power-folding third row seats1000Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 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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