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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: $48,385

Kia Sorento SX Limited V6   
Difference: $4,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,277

Kia Sorento SX Limited V6   
Difference: $5,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimSportPlatinumSX Limited V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $41,500
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $38,987
Package 401A 3,875    
Cargo cover 130 130 150
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 225
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Running boards 595 595  
Class II trailer hitch     395
Technology Package     2,500
Remote start     425
AWD     1,800
Tubular side steps     495
Package 401A 3,681    
Cargo cover 124 124 120
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 187
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Running boards 565 565  
Class II trailer hitch     327
Technology Package     2,305
Remote start     353
AWD     1,693
Tubular side steps     410
Options (change) 6,435 865 5,990
Options (change) 6,113 822 5,395
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $53,380 $55,800 $48,385
Total Invoice $50,991 $53,329 $45,277

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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: $3,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,291
Model Year201820182016
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimSportPlatinumSX Limited V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/55-19
Total Price$53,380$55,800$48,385
Adjustments for Features-1,460-3,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,920$51,865$48,385
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0
Total Invoice$50,991$53,329$45,277
Adjustments for Features-1,395-3,7610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,596$49,568$45,277
Cost Above Minimum$28$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201820182016
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimSportPlatinumSX Limited V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
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
Around view cameras  $500
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$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
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$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$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
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600
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 
Metal pedals  $75
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 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
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$9,985$12,460$8,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,460$3,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,395-3,7610

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20182016
ModelExplorerSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in109.4 in
Length198.3 in187.4 in
Width78.9 in74.4 in
Height70.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,101 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?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested225062%
Total Not Requested139038%

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 system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%

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