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Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,875 Kia Sorento EX V6 | |||
| Difference: $3,780 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,035 Kia Sorento EX V6 | |||
| Difference: $3,128 | |||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | Sorento | Sorento |
| Trim | XLT | EX V6 | SX V6 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $29,280 | $27,950 | $33,150 |
| Base Invoice | $27,404 | $26,490 | $31,125 |
| Third-row seat | 875 | ||
| SYNC and Sirius Package | 670 | ||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,310 | ||
| Remote start | 385 | 350 | 350 |
| AWD | 2,320 | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | 350 | 350 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 195 | 195 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 65 | ||
| Floor mats | 115 | 115 | |
| Third-row seat | 744 | ||
| SYNC and Sirius Package | 569 | ||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,192 | ||
| Remote start | 327 | 280 | 280 |
| AWD | 2,112 | 1,610 | 1,595 |
| Universal garage door opener | 280 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | 280 | 280 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 150 | 150 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 50 | ||
| Floor mats | 95 | 95 | |
| Options (change) | 5,560 | 3,125 | 2,710 |
| Options (change) | 4,944 | 2,745 | 2,400 |
| Destination | 815 | 800 | 800 |
| Total Price | $35,655 | $31,875 | $36,660 |
| Total Invoice | $33,163 | $30,035 | $34,325 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,680 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,861 | |||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | Sorento | Sorento |
| Trim | XLT | EX V6 | SX V6 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 292hp V8 | 276hp V6 | 276hp V6 |
| Transmission | A6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 13/19 MPG | 18/24 MPG | 18/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 4 | ?, 6 | 550, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/70-16 | 235/60-18 | 235/60-18 |
| Total Price | $35,655 | $31,875 | $36,660 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,900 | -5,970 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,655 | $28,975 | $30,690 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,715 |
| Total Invoice | $33,163 | $30,035 | $34,325 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,733 | -5,590 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,163 | $27,302 | $28,735 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,433 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento
| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | Sorento | Sorento |
| Trim | XLT | EX V6 | SX V6 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Safety key | $5 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Lockable center differential | $150 | $150 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| Media drive, small | $5 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | ||
| Heated front seats | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Stain-resistant fabric | $100 | ||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood | $50 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| White-letter tires | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,855 | $6,755 | $9,825 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,900 | $5,970 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,733 | -5,590 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento
| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | Sorento |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 183.9 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 74.2 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 67.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,706 lb. | 3,935 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 19.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 59.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 39.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 36.7 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 44.4 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 31.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 37.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 72.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| Third-row seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench | 100 | Yes |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | Yes |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 825 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 15% |
| SYNC and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Voice control for audio system | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 40% |
| Class II trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class II trailer hitch | 200 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Lockable center differential | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6
| Class II trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class II trailer hitch | 200 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Lockable center differential | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 100% |
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