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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: $38,585

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $7,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,965

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $6,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelExplorerSorento
TrimLimitedSX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $31,700
Base Invoice $34,952 $29,765
Package 301A 2,250  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
AWD 2,000 1,700
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Roof rack crossbars 120 195
Cargo cover 135 125
Class II trailer hitch   350
Premium Package   3,200
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   115
Remote start   350
Package 301A 1,913  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
AWD 1,820 1,595
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Roof rack crossbars 106 150
Cargo cover 115 100
Class II trailer hitch   280
Premium Package   2,860
Cargo net   40
Floor mats   95
Remote start   280
Options (change) 7,265 6,085
Options (change) 6,300 5,400
Destination 825 800
Total Price $45,625 $38,585
Total Invoice $42,077 $35,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,438
Model Year20112013
ModelExplorerSorento
TrimLimitedSX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/60-18
Total Price$45,625$38,585
Adjustments for Features-1,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,810$38,585
Total Invoice$42,077$35,965
Adjustments for Features-1,6740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,403$35,965

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20112013
ModelExplorerSorento
TrimLimitedSX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
App support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Metal pedals $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,755$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6740

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20112013
ModelExplorerSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length197.1 in183.9 in
Width78.9 in74.2 in
Height70.4 in67.3 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft337.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft372.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested77540%
Total Not Requested115060%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX 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
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
First-aid kit15No
Rear bumper protector40No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested242587%
Total Not Requested35513%

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