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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: $40,245

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $9,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,957

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $7,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201520152015
ModelExplorerSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimSportEX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $30,700 $36,700 $39,900
Base Invoice $38,862 $29,154 $34,520 $37,540
Package 401A 4,130      
Trailer Tow Package 570      
Rear bumper protector 85 75 75  
Cargo tray 115   95 95
Cargo cover 135 125 125 125
Roof rack crossbars 135 225 225 225
Panoramic sunroof 1,595      
Third-row seating   1,000    
Class II trailer hitch   400 400 400
Touring Package   4,300    
Cargo net   50 50 50
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250    
Remote start   425 425 425
AWD   1,800 1,800 1,800
Package 401A 3,604      
Trailer Tow Package 497      
Rear bumper protector 74 62 62  
Cargo tray 99   78 78
Cargo cover 118 104 104 104
Roof rack crossbars 118 187 187 187
Panoramic sunroof 1,392      
Third-row seating   930    
Class II trailer hitch   332 332 332
Touring Package   3,982    
Cargo net   42 42 42
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208    
Remote start   353 353 353
AWD   1,708 1,693 1,693
Options (change) 6,765 8,650 3,195 3,120
Options (change) 5,902 7,908 2,851 2,789
Destination 895 895 895 895
Total Price $49,335 $40,245 $40,790 $43,915
Total Invoice $45,659 $37,957 $38,266 $41,224

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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: $7,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,133
Model Year2014201520152015
ModelExplorerSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimSportEX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12550, 10550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$49,335$40,245$40,790$43,915
Adjustments for Features-1,6950-65-865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,640$40,245$40,725$43,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$480$2,805
Total Invoice$45,659$37,957$38,266$41,224
Adjustments for Features-1,5690-61-812
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,090$37,957$38,205$40,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$248$2,455

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2014201520152015
ModelExplorerSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimSportEX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Curve control$50   
Hill descent control$250   
Inflatable rear seat belts$200   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Terrain selector$200   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 $40$40
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
SD Card slot$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Stowable third row seats$600   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$7,170$5,475$5,540$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,695$0$65$865
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5690-61-812

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20142015
ModelExplorerSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length197.1 in184.4 in
Width78.9 in74.2 in
Height70.4 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.3,894 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.4 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 ft336.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested262582%
Total Not Requested57518%
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 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
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Third-row seating
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested115094%
Total Not Requested756%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested352591%
Total Not Requested3509%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX

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
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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