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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: $33,020

Kia Sorento LX V6   
Difference: $2,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,688

Kia Sorento LX V6   
Difference: $1,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015201520152015
ModelExplorerSorentoSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimXLTLX V6EX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $25,700 $30,700 $36,700 $39,900
Base Invoice $27,404 $24,857 $29,154 $34,520 $37,540
SYNC and Sirius Package 670        
Third-row seat 875        
4.6L V8 1,310        
Remote start 385 425 425 425 425
AWD 2,320 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800
Third-row seating   1,000 1,000    
Convenience Package   2,500      
Class II trailer hitch   400 400 400 400
Roof rack crossbars   225 225 225 225
Rear bumper protector   75 75 75  
SYNC and Sirius Package 569        
Third-row seat 744        
4.6L V8 1,192        
Remote start 327 353 353 353 353
AWD 2,112 1,742 1,708 1,693 1,693
Third-row seating   930 930    
Convenience Package   2,330      
Class II trailer hitch   332 332 332 332
Roof rack crossbars   187 187 187 187
Rear bumper protector   62 62 62  
Options (change) 5,560 6,425 3,925 2,925 2,850
Options (change) 4,944 5,936 3,572 2,627 2,565
Destination 815 895 895 895 895
Total Price $35,655 $33,020 $35,520 $40,520 $43,645
Total Invoice $33,163 $31,688 $33,621 $38,042 $41,000

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento LX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,557
Model Year20102015201520152015
ModelExplorerSorentoSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimXLTLX V6EX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6?, 6550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/65-17235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$35,655$33,020$35,520$40,520$43,645
Adjustments for Features0-2,170-4,170-7,920-8,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,655$30,850$31,350$32,600$34,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500$1,750$4,075
Total Invoice$33,163$31,688$33,621$38,042$41,000
Adjustments for Features0-2,082-3,947-7,436-8,192
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,163$29,606$29,674$30,606$32,808
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$68$1,000$3,202

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20102015201520152015
ModelExplorerSorentoSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimXLTLX V6EX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power liftgate   $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225    
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Safety key$5    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25    
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia   $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia   $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50
Navigation system   $600$600
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25   
Compass $0$0$0$0
Digital instruments  $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Stain-resistant fabric $100   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
White-letter tires$0    
Total Value of Features$3,805$5,975$7,975$11,725$12,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,170$4,170$7,920$8,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,082-3,947-7,436-8,192

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20102015
ModelExplorerSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in184.4 in
Width73.7 in74.2 in
Height72.8 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,894 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft336.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested57596%
Total Not Requested254%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento LX V6

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
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Third-row seating
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested70057%
Total Not Requested52543%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Floor mats75Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Compass0No
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested102556%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

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
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Third-row seating
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested70057%
Total Not Requested52543%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX

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
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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