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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: $31,790

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $10,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,291

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $9,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112007
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $24,295
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $22,620
Package 202A 3,075    
Trailer Tow Package 570 570  
Cargo cover 135 135  
Roof rack crossbars 120 120  
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 2,095  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Luxury Package     2,500
Class III trailer hitch     340
Remote start     360
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     995
Rear spoiler     200
AWD w/low range     2,400
Package 202A 2,614    
Trailer Tow Package 484 484  
Cargo cover 115 115  
Roof rack crossbars 106 106  
AWD 1,820 1,820  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798 1,798  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Luxury Package     2,235
Class III trailer hitch     262
Remote start     275
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     850
Rear spoiler     154
AWD w/low range     2,195
Options (change) 9,590 6,515 6,795
Options (change) 8,293 5,679 5,971
Destination 825 825 700
Total Price $41,935 $44,875 $31,790
Total Invoice $38,597 $41,456 $29,291

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,614
Model Year201120112007
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6262hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20245/70-16
Total Price$41,935$44,875$31,790
Adjustments for Features-2,925-4,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,010$40,635$31,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0
Total Invoice$38,597$41,456$29,291
Adjustments for Features-2,692-3,9170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,905$37,539$29,291
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,634$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201120112007
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
AWD w/low range  $2200
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
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 
Terrain selector$200$200 
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
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 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio $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 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$10,730$12,045$7,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,925$4,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,692-3,9170

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20112007
ModelExplorerSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.7 in
Length197.1 in180.7 in
Width78.9 in73.3 in
Height70.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,083 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 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft331.7 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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
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
Total Requested172553%
Total Not Requested150047%
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

AWD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD w/low range0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested242592%
Total Not Requested2008%

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