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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: $46,750

Kia Sorento SX   
Difference: $6,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172020
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimSportPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,355 $53,235 $40,090
Package 401A 2,965    
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
Cargo cover 130 130 150
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 225
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Rear bumper protector 75 75  
Running boards 595 595  
Advanced Technology Package     2,000
Class II trailer hitch     395
Cargo net     50
Remote start     425
AWD     1,800
Tubular side steps     495
Package 401A 2,817    
Adaptive cruise control 1,094    
Cargo cover 124 124 120
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 187
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Rear bumper protector 71 71  
Running boards 565 565  
Advanced Technology Package     1,868
Class II trailer hitch     327
Cargo net     42
Remote start     353
AWD     1,693
Tubular side steps     410
Options (change) 6,650 940 5,540
Options (change) 6,319 893 5,000
Destination 945 945 1,120
Total Price $52,950 $55,120 $46,750

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,083
Model Year201720172020
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimSportPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/55-19
Total Price$52,950$55,120$46,750
Adjustments for Features-385-3,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,565$51,485$46,750
Cost Above Minimum$1,080$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201720172020
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimSportPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$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
Running boards$350$350 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tubular side steps  $350
Infotainment 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upgraded headliner (optional)  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,710$12,960$9,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$385$3,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-368-3,4740

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20172020
ModelExplorerSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in109.4 in
Length198.3 in189.0 in
Width78.9 in74.4 in
Height70.0 in66.5 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,211 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft338.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested120054%
Total Not Requested101546%

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 headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested130050%
Total Not Requested130050%

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