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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: $29,935

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $15,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120212009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,075 $45,255 $49,000 $52,730 $25,345
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570 570      
Package 202A 4,100        
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130  
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140 140  
Running boards 595 595 595 595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695    
Luxury Package         1,500
Class III trailer hitch         340
Remote start         360
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         995
Rear spoiler         200
Tubular side steps         445
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542 542      
Package 202A 3,895        
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124  
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133 133  
Running boards 565 565 565 565  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,895 1,895  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Luxury Package         1,340
Class III trailer hitch         262
Remote start         275
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         850
Rear spoiler         154
Tubular side steps         342
Options (change) 9,225 5,125 4,555 2,860 3,840
Options (change) 8,764 4,869 4,327 2,717 3,223
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,245 750
Total Price $45,545 $51,625 $54,800 $56,835 $29,935

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sorento EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,572
Model Year20212021202120212009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I4300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6262hp V6
TransmissionA10A10T10T10T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20275/45-21245/70-16
Total Price$45,545$51,625$54,800$56,835$29,935
Adjustments for Features-5,400-8,640-9,765-13,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,145$42,985$45,035$43,055$29,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,840$4,890$2,910$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20212021202120212009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerSorento
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed automatic$1400$1400   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500$1500 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Wiper de-icer    $25
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Running boards$350$350$350$350 
Skid plates    $150
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40
Tow hook(s), rear    $25
Tubular side steps    $350
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player $125$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000
HD radio $50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Barometer    $25
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates $100   
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
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$11,755$14,995$16,120$20,135$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,400$8,640$9,765$13,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,187-1,023-993-9610

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20212009
ModelExplorerSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in106.7 in
Length198.8 in180.7 in
Width78.9 in73.3 in
Height69.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.4,084 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft366.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested5025%
Total Not Requested15075%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested185052%
Total Not Requested170048%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested5025%
Total Not Requested15075%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested177590%
Total Not Requested20010%

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