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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: $28,760

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $9,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,592

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $8,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $24,995
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $23,270
Package 202A 3,075    
Trailer Tow Package 570 570  
Cargo cover 135 135  
Roof rack crossbars 120 120  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Luxury Package     1,600
Class III trailer hitch     340
Remote start     360
Antilock brakes (ABS)     595
Rear spoiler     200
Package 202A 2,614    
Trailer Tow Package 484 484  
Cargo cover 115 115  
Roof rack crossbars 106 106  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Luxury Package     1,430
Class III trailer hitch     262
Remote start     275
Antilock brakes (ABS)     531
Rear spoiler     154
Options (change) 5,495 2,420 3,095
Options (change) 4,675 2,061 2,652
Destination 825 825 670
Total Price $37,840 $40,780 $28,760
Total Invoice $34,979 $37,838 $26,592

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,620
Model Year201120112006
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6192hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20245/70-16
Total Price$37,840$40,780$28,760
Adjustments for Features-4,075-5,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,765$35,390$28,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0
Total Invoice$34,979$37,838$26,592
Adjustments for Features-3,767-5,0010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,212$32,837$26,592
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201120112006
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150$150
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$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter  $25
Barometer  $25
Compass  $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$7,855$9,170$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,075$5,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,767-5,0010

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20112006
ModelExplorerSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.7 in
Length197.1 in179.8 in
Width78.9 in73.3 in
Height70.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft366.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested160050%
Total Not Requested162550%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested140088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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