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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: $46,080

Kia Sorento SX   
Difference: $4,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420192019
ModelExplorerSorentoSorento
TrimSportSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $39,990 $44,690
Package 401A 4,130    
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Cargo cover 135 150 150
Roof rack crossbars 135 225 225
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Rear bumper protector 85    
Advanced Technology Package   2,000  
Class II trailer hitch   395 395
Cargo net   50 50
Remote start   425 425
AWD   1,800 1,800
Package 401A 3,604    
Adaptive cruise control 1,004    
Trailer Tow Package 497    
Cargo cover 118 120 120
Roof rack crossbars 118 187 187
Panoramic sunroof 1,392    
Rear bumper protector 74    
Advanced Technology Package   1,868  
Class II trailer hitch   327 327
Cargo net   42 42
Remote start   353 353
AWD   1,693 1,693
Options (change) 7,800 5,045 3,045
Options (change) 6,807 4,590 2,722
Destination 895 1,045 1,045
Total Price $50,370 $46,080 $48,780

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sorento SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Sorento SX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,007
Model Year201420192019
ModelExplorerSorentoSorento
TrimSportSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$50,370$46,080$48,780
Adjustments for Features0-1,545-2,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,370$44,535$46,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,525

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201420192019
ModelExplorerSorentoSorento
TrimSportSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats$600  
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,780$9,325$10,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,545$2,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-189-210

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20142019
ModelExplorerSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in109.4 in
Length197.1 in189.0 in
Width78.9 in74.4 in
Height70.4 in66.5 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.4,211 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

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, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested210081%

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
Wiper de-icer25No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%

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