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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: $39,265

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092021
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $34,990
Convenience Package 995    
Third-row seat 875    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Remote start 385 385 425
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,800
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Roof rack crossbars     225
Floor mats     155
Tubular side steps     495
Convenience Package 846    
Third-row seat 744    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Remote start 327 327 353
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,708
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Roof rack crossbars     187
Floor mats     129
Tubular side steps     410
Options (change) 7,210 4,645 3,100
Options (change) 6,348 4,167 2,787
Destination 815 815 1,175
Total Price $39,640 $41,010 $39,265

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,665
Model Year200920092021
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8281hp I4
TransmissionA6A6S8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/60-18
Total Price$39,640$41,010$39,265
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,640$39,960$37,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$320$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200920092021
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed automated manual  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
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 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Tubular side steps  $350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
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 
Approach detection  $25
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,915$6,965$7,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-970-145

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20092021
ModelExplorerSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in110.8 in
Length193.4 in189.0 in
Width73.7 in74.8 in
Height72.8 in66.7 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,999 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in41.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in36.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in42.5 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in29.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft345.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft375.5 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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%
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%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%

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