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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: $30,695

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $4,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,422

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $3,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelExplorerSorento
TrimXLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $25,345
Base Invoice $27,404 $23,600
4.6L V8 1,310  
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
Remote start 385 360
AWD 2,320  
AWD w/low range   2,400
Luxury Package   1,500
Class III trailer hitch   340
4.6L V8 1,192  
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
Remote start 327 275
AWD 2,112  
AWD w/low range   2,195
Luxury Package   1,340
Class III trailer hitch   262
Options (change) 4,685 4,600
Options (change) 4,200 4,072
Destination 815 750
Total Price $34,780 $30,695
Total Invoice $32,419 $28,422

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,354
Model Year20102009
ModelExplorerSorento
TrimXLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8262hp V6
TransmissionA6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/70-16
Total Price$34,780$30,695
Adjustments for Features0-3,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,780$27,070
Total Invoice$32,419$28,422
Adjustments for Features0-3,357
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,419$25,065

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20102009
ModelExplorerSorento
TrimXLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Skid plates $150
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter $25
Automatic headlights $125
Barometer $25
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$4,055$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,357

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20102009
ModelExplorerSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in106.7 in
Length193.4 in180.7 in
Width73.7 in73.3 in
Height72.8 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,477 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 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.7 ft366.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested15025%
Total Not Requested45075%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

AWD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD w/low range0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested1508%
Total Not Requested182592%

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