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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: $48,055

Kia Sorento SX Limited V6   
Difference: $2,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,002

Kia Sorento SX Limited V6   
Difference: $1,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
ModelExplorerSorento
TrimSportSX Limited V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $41,500
Base Invoice $38,862 $38,987
Package 401A 4,130  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Cargo tray 115 115
Cargo cover 135 150
Roof rack crossbars 135 225
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Rear bumper protector 85  
Class II trailer hitch   395
Technology Package   2,500
Cargo net   50
Remote start   425
AWD   1,800
Package 401A 3,604  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Cargo tray 99 93
Cargo cover 118 120
Roof rack crossbars 118 187
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Rear bumper protector 74  
Class II trailer hitch   327
Technology Package   2,305
Cargo net   42
Remote start   353
AWD   1,693
Options (change) 7,915 5,660
Options (change) 6,906 5,120
Destination 895 895
Total Price $50,485 $48,055
Total Invoice $46,663 $45,002

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX Limited V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,921
Model Year20142016
ModelExplorerSorento
TrimSportSX Limited V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-19
Total Price$50,485$48,055
Adjustments for Features0-1,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,485$46,710
Total Invoice$46,663$45,002
Adjustments for Features0-1,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,663$43,742

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20142016
ModelExplorerSorento
TrimSportSX Limited V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows $200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Stowable third row seats$600 
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,105$8,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,260

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20142016
ModelExplorerSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in109.4 in
Length197.1 in187.4 in
Width78.9 in74.4 in
Height70.4 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.4,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in52.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in41.4 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft338.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested272585%
Total Not Requested47515%
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 SX Limited 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
Wiper de-icer25No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%

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