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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: $39,665

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $8,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182021
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimSportPlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $34,990
Cargo cover 130 130 150
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 225
Running boards 595 595  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     250
Remote start     425
Floor mats     155
AWD     1,800
Tubular side steps     495
Cargo cover 124 124 120
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 187
Running boards 565 565  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     208
Remote start     353
Floor mats     129
AWD     1,708
Tubular side steps     410
Options (change) 865 865 3,500
Options (change) 822 822 3,115
Destination 995 995 1,175
Total Price $47,810 $55,800 $39,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,410
Model Year201820182021
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimSportPlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6281hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/60-18
Total Price$47,810$55,800$39,665
Adjustments for Features-4,185-11,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,625$44,700$39,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,075$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201820182021
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimSportPlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed automated manual  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $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 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
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 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,660$17,575$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,185$11,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,000-10,6080

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20182021
ModelExplorerSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in110.8 in
Length198.3 in189.0 in
Width78.9 in74.8 in
Height70.0 in66.7 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,999 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in41.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in36.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in53.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in42.5 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in29.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft345.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft375.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%

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