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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: $44,265

Kia Sorento SX Limited   
Difference: $6,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192015
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimSportPlatinumSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,625 $54,165 $39,900
Cargo cover 130 130 125
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 225
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Running boards 595 595  
Class II trailer hitch     400
Remote start     425
AWD     1,800
Tubular side steps     495
Cargo cover 124 124 104
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 187
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Running boards 565 565  
Class II trailer hitch     332
Remote start     353
AWD     1,693
Tubular side steps     410
Options (change) 2,560 865 3,470
Options (change) 2,432 822 3,079
Destination 1,095 1,095 895
Total Price $50,280 $56,125 $44,265

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sorento SX Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,828
Model Year201920192015
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimSportPlatinumSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/55-19
Total Price$50,280$56,125$44,265
Adjustments for Features-1,045-6,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,235$49,365$44,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$130$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201920192015
ModelExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimSportPlatinumSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
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 
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 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 (gray/black)$250$250 
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 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Digital instruments  $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  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats $200$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 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,145$14,860$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,045$6,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-73-2310

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20192015
ModelExplorerSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length198.3 in184.4 in
Width78.9 in74.2 in
Height70.0 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,894 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft336.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft372.5 ft3

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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
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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