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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: $35,655

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,163

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelExplorerSorento
TrimXLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $33,000
Base Invoice $27,404 $31,297
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
Third-row seat 875  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Remote start 385 425
AWD 2,320 1,800
Class II trailer hitch   395
Roof rack crossbars   225
Floor mats   135
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
Third-row seat 744  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Remote start 327 353
AWD 2,112 1,708
Class II trailer hitch   327
Roof rack crossbars   187
Floor mats   108
Options (change) 5,560 2,980
Options (change) 4,944 2,683
Destination 815 940
Total Price $35,655 $36,920
Total Invoice $33,163 $34,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,859
Model Year20102018
ModelExplorerSorento
TrimXLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/60-18
Total Price$35,655$36,920
Adjustments for Features0-4,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,655$32,040
Total Invoice$33,163$34,920
Adjustments for Features0-4,616
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,163$30,304

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20102018
ModelExplorerSorento
TrimXLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration $50
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 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,995$8,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,616

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20102018
ModelExplorerSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in109.4 in
Length193.4 in187.4 in
Width73.7 in74.4 in
Height72.8 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,004 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in52.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in41.4 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft338.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
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

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
Wiper de-icer25No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%

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