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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: $28,905

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $7,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,703

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $7,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102006
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $24,995
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $23,270
Convenience Package 1,995    
Remote start 385 385 360
Luxury Package     1,600
Antilock brakes (ABS)     595
Tubular side steps     345
Class III trailer hitch     340
Convenience Package 1,696    
Remote start 327 327 275
Luxury Package     1,430
Antilock brakes (ABS)     531
Tubular side steps     265
Class III trailer hitch     262
Options (change) 2,380 385 3,240
Options (change) 2,023 327 2,763
Destination 815 815 670
Total Price $36,475 $37,480 $28,905
Total Invoice $33,882 $34,916 $26,703

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,787
Model Year201020102006
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6192hp V6
TransmissionA5A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/70-16
Total Price$36,475$37,480$28,905
Adjustments for Features-2,575-3,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,900$34,030$28,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$130$0
Total Invoice$33,882$34,916$26,703
Adjustments for Features-2,392-3,2140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,490$31,702$26,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$212$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201020102006
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
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$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
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 audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$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 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,305$6,180$2,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$3,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,392-3,2140

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20102006
ModelExplorerSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in106.7 in
Length193.4 in179.8 in
Width73.7 in73.3 in
Height72.8 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,113 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 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft366.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
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 control125No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142551%
Total Not Requested135049%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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