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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: $38,285

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $21,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelExplorerSorento
TrimPlatinumSX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $58,250 $33,150
Cargo cover 130 125
Roof rack crossbars 140 195
Class II trailer hitch   350
Floor mats   115
Remote start   350
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
AWD   1,700
Cargo cover 124 100
Roof rack crossbars 133 150
Class II trailer hitch   280
Floor mats   95
Remote start   280
Panoramic sunroof   1,340
AWD   1,595
Options (change) 270 4,335
Options (change) 257 3,840
Destination 1,245 800
Total Price $59,765 $38,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sorento SX V6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,482
Model Year20202012
ModelExplorerSorento
TrimPlatinumSX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT10T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20235/60-18
Total Price$59,765$38,285
Adjustments for Features-8,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,055$38,285

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20202012
ModelExplorerSorento
TrimPlatinumSX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$14,385$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2190

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20202012
ModelExplorerSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in106.3 in
Length198.8 in183.9 in
Width78.9 in74.2 in
Height69.9 in67.3 in
Curb Weight4,727 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft337.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX 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
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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