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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: $29,260

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $12,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,054

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $12,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162009
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,400 $41,300 $25,345
Base Invoice $31,897 $39,442 $23,600
Package 202A 3,225    
Cargo cover 130 130  
Rear bumper protector 75 75  
Cargo tray 100 100 110
Roof rack crossbars 140 140  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Luxury Package     1,500
Remote start     360
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     995
Rear spoiler     200
Package 202A 3,064    
Cargo cover 124 124  
Rear bumper protector 71 71  
Cargo tray 95 95 85
Roof rack crossbars 133 133  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515  
Luxury Package     1,340
Remote start     275
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     850
Rear spoiler     154
Options (change) 7,260 4,035 3,165
Options (change) 6,897 3,833 2,704
Destination 945 945 750
Total Price $41,605 $46,280 $29,260
Total Invoice $39,739 $44,220 $27,054

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,339
Model Year201620162009
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6262hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20245/70-16
Total Price$41,605$46,280$29,260
Adjustments for Features-4,550-8,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,055$38,090$29,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,035$0
Total Invoice$39,739$44,220$27,054
Adjustments for Features-4,346-7,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,393$36,395$27,054
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,002$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201620162009
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio $50 
Navigation system $600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter  $25
Barometer  $25
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,780$13,420$5,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,550$8,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,346-7,8250

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20162009
ModelExplorerSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.7 in
Length198.3 in180.7 in
Width78.9 in73.3 in
Height70.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,457 lb.4,098 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft366.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested172563%
Total Not Requested100037%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested177590%
Total Not Requested20010%

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