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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: $47,680

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112019
ModelExplorerSorento
TrimLimitedSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $44,690
Package 302A 4,305  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Cargo cover 135 150
Roof rack crossbars 120 225
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
AWD 2,000 1,800
Class II trailer hitch   395
Cargo net   50
Remote start   425
Package 302A 3,659  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Cargo cover 115 120
Roof rack crossbars 106 187
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Polished alloy wheels 506  
AWD 1,820 1,693
Class II trailer hitch   327
Cargo net   42
Remote start   353
Options (change) 9,320 3,045
Options (change) 8,046 2,722
Destination 825 1,045
Total Price $47,680 $48,780

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,196
Model Year20112019
ModelExplorerSorento
TrimLimitedSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-19
Total Price$47,680$48,780
Adjustments for Features0-1,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,680$46,970

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20112019
ModelExplorerSorento
TrimLimitedSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows $200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$8,030$9,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-140

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20112019
ModelExplorerSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in109.4 in
Length197.1 in189.0 in
Width78.9 in74.4 in
Height70.4 in66.5 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,211 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in52.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in41.4 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft338.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested297575%
Total Not Requested100025%
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 Limited

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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