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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: $31,430

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $15,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,016

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $14,607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142007
ModelExplorerSorento
TrimSportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $24,295
Base Invoice $38,862 $22,620
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Cargo cover 135  
Roof rack crossbars 135  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Luxury Package   2,500
Class III trailer hitch   340
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   995
Rear spoiler   200
AWD w/low range   2,400
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Cargo cover 118  
Roof rack crossbars 118  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Luxury Package   2,235
Class III trailer hitch   262
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   850
Rear spoiler   154
AWD w/low range   2,195
Options (change) 4,430 6,435
Options (change) 3,866 5,696
Destination 895 700
Total Price $47,000 $31,430
Total Invoice $43,623 $29,016

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,066
Model Year20142007
ModelExplorerSorento
TrimSportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6262hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/70-16
Total Price$47,000$31,430
Adjustments for Features-3,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,185$31,430
Total Invoice$43,623$29,016
Adjustments for Features-3,5410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,082$29,016

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20142007
ModelExplorerSorento
TrimSportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Skid plates $150
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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 
Altimeter $25
Barometer $25
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,080$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5410

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20142007
ModelExplorerSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.7 in
Length197.1 in180.7 in
Width78.9 in73.3 in
Height70.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.4,083 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 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft366.4 ft3

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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

AWD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD w/low range0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested242592%
Total Not Requested2008%

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