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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: $3,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020202020
ModelExplorerSorentoSorento
TrimXLTEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $35,490 $40,090
Third-row seat 875    
SYNC and Sirius Package 670    
4.6L V8 1,310    
Remote start 385 425 425
AWD 2,320 1,800 1,800
Class II trailer hitch   395 395
Roof rack crossbars   225 225
Floor mats   155  
Third-row seat 744    
SYNC and Sirius Package 569    
4.6L V8 1,192    
Remote start 327 353 353
AWD 2,112 1,708 1,693
Class II trailer hitch   327 327
Roof rack crossbars   187 187
Floor mats   129  
Options (change) 5,560 3,000 2,845
Options (change) 4,944 2,704 2,560
Destination 815 1,120 1,120
Total Price $35,655 $39,610 $44,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sorento EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Sorento SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,247
Model Year201020202020
ModelExplorerSorentoSorento
TrimXLTEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG19/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$35,655$39,610$44,055
Adjustments for Features0-6,105-9,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,655$33,505$34,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,405

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201020202020
ModelExplorerSorentoSorento
TrimXLTEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
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  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 $40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded headliner (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$3,495$9,600$12,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,105$9,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-589-764

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20102020
ModelExplorerSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in109.4 in
Length193.4 in189.0 in
Width73.7 in74.4 in
Height72.8 in66.5 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,211 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

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested57596%
Total Not Requested254%

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%

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

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