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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: $40,865

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $2,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,514

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelExplorerExplorerSorentoSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $31,100 $39,900
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $29,522 $37,502
Convenience Package 995      
Third-row seat 875      
Navigation system 2,505 1,995    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310    
Remote start 385 385 425 425
Sunroof 850 850    
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,800 1,800
255/50R20 1,325 630    
Touring Package     2,900  
Premium Package     2,500  
Class II trailer hitch     395 395
Roof rack crossbars     225 225
Floor mats     130  
Tubular side steps     495 495
Convenience Package 846      
Third-row seat 744      
Navigation system 2,129 1,696    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
Remote start 327 327 353 353
Sunroof 723 723    
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,708 1,693
255/50R20 1,127 536    
Touring Package     2,703  
Premium Package     2,305  
Class II trailer hitch     327 327
Roof rack crossbars     187 187
Floor mats     104  
Tubular side steps     410 410
Options (change) 10,565 7,490 8,870 3,340
Options (change) 9,200 6,586 8,097 2,970
Destination 815 815 895 895
Total Price $42,995 $43,855 $40,865 $44,135
Total Invoice $39,334 $40,302 $38,514 $41,367

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,219
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelExplorerExplorerSorentoSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/60-18235/55-19
Total Price$42,995$43,855$40,865$44,135
Adjustments for Features0-850-2,545-4,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,995$43,005$38,320$39,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0$1,380
Total Invoice$39,334$40,302$38,514$41,367
Adjustments for Features0-781-2,399-4,157
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,334$39,521$36,115$37,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$187$0$1,095

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2009200920162016
ModelExplorerExplorerSorentoSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia   $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia   $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 $40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Tubular side steps  $350$350
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Upgraded headliner (optional)   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Total Value of Features$6,155$7,005$8,700$10,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$2,545$4,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-781-2,399-4,157

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20092016
ModelExplorerSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in109.4 in
Length193.4 in187.4 in
Width73.7 in74.4 in
Height72.8 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,004 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

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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
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 bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
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 EX

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 / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Infinity, 630W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested82531%
Total Not Requested185069%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

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 / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%

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