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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: $39,220

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $2,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112021
ModelExplorerSorento
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $34,990
Blind spot warning system 495  
Power liftgate 495  
Cargo cover 135 150
Roof rack crossbars 120 225
AWD 2,000 1,800
Cargo net   50
Remote start   425
Floor mats   155
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250
Blind spot warning system 421  
Power liftgate 421  
Cargo cover 115 120
Roof rack crossbars 106 187
AWD 1,820 1,708
Cargo net   42
Remote start   353
Floor mats   129
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208
Options (change) 3,245 3,055
Options (change) 2,883 2,747
Destination 825 1,175
Total Price $41,605 $39,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,061
Model Year20112021
ModelExplorerSorento
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6281hp I4
TransmissionT6S8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/60-18
Total Price$41,605$39,220
Adjustments for Features-1,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,800$39,220

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20112021
ModelExplorerSorento
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed automated manual $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
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 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,605$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6770

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20112021
ModelExplorerSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in110.8 in
Length197.1 in189.0 in
Width78.9 in74.8 in
Height70.4 in66.7 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,999 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in41.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in36.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in53.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in42.5 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in29.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft345.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft375.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%

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