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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: $28,760

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $9,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,592

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $9,288

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimXLTLimitedSportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $38,100 $41,675 $24,995
Base Invoice $30,679 $35,528 $38,862 $23,270
Package 202A 2,500      
Trailer Tow Package 570 570 570  
Cargo cover 135 135 135  
Roof rack crossbars 135 135 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595  
Luxury Package       1,600
Class III trailer hitch       340
Remote start       360
Antilock brakes (ABS)       595
Rear spoiler       200
Package 202A 2,181      
Trailer Tow Package 497 497 497  
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Roof rack crossbars 118 118 118  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 1,392  
Luxury Package       1,430
Class III trailer hitch       262
Remote start       275
Antilock brakes (ABS)       531
Rear spoiler       154
Options (change) 4,935 2,435 2,435 3,095
Options (change) 4,306 2,125 2,125 2,652
Destination 895 895 895 670
Total Price $38,730 $41,430 $45,005 $28,760
Total Invoice $35,880 $38,548 $41,882 $26,592

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,420
Model Year2014201420142006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimXLTLimitedSportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6192hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20245/70-16
Total Price$38,730$41,430$45,005$28,760
Adjustments for Features-4,175-5,690-6,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,555$35,740$38,040$28,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,185$3,485$0
Total Invoice$35,880$38,548$41,882$26,592
Adjustments for Features-3,868-5,294-6,4820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,012$33,254$35,400$26,592
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,242$3,388$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2014201420142006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimXLTLimitedSportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$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$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Hill descent control  $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Terrain selector  $200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Skid plates   $150
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter   $25
Barometer   $25
Compass   $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,305$9,820$11,095$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,175$5,690$6,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,868-5,294-6,4820

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20142006
ModelExplorerSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.7 in
Length197.1 in179.8 in
Width78.9 in73.3 in
Height70.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.4,113 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 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft331.4 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
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested160060%
Total Not Requested107540%
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
Ford Explorer Sport

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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested140088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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