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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: $35,420

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $10,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,267

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $9,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelExplorerSorentoSorento
TrimLimitedEX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $27,595 $32,395
Base Invoice $35,268 $26,155 $30,420
AWD 2,000 1,700 1,700
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Cargo cover 135 125 125
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,200 1,200
Polished alloy wheels 595    
Package 301A 2,250    
Premium Package   1,500  
Class II trailer hitch   350 350
Limited Package   2,000  
Cargo net   40 40
Floor mats   115 115
AWD 1,820 1,615 1,595
Trailer Tow Package 484    
Cargo cover 115 100 100
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,070 1,070
Polished alloy wheels 506    
Package 301A 1,913    
Premium Package   1,340  
Class II trailer hitch   280 280
Limited Package   1,785  
Cargo net   32 32
Floor mats   95 95
Options (change) 7,145 7,030 3,530
Options (change) 6,194 6,317 3,172
Destination 825 795 795
Total Price $45,825 $35,420 $36,720
Total Invoice $42,287 $33,267 $34,387

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,809
Model Year201220112011
ModelExplorerSorentoSorento
TrimLimitedEX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$45,825$35,420$36,720
Adjustments for Features-3,4800-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,345$35,420$36,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$625
Total Invoice$42,287$33,267$34,387
Adjustments for Features-3,2110-632
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,076$33,267$33,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$488

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201220112011
ModelExplorerSorentoSorento
TrimLimitedEX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Curve control$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Roof rails$250 $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
HD radio$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, 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$7,805$4,325$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,480$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2110-632

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122011
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 Weight4,731 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

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested67535%
Total Not Requested125065%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX 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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147581%
Total Not Requested35019%

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%

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