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Kia Sedona vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sedona vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,770

Kia Sedona EX   
Difference: $15,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,220

Kia Sedona EX   
Difference: $15,644

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelSedonaExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,745 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $25,710 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Luxury Package 2,400      
Premium Entertainment Package 1,500      
Class II trailer hitch 375      
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   395    
Roof rack crossbars   140 140 140
Second-row buckets   695 695 695
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995 1,995
Luxury Package 2,135      
Premium Entertainment Package 1,325      
Class II trailer hitch 300      
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   375    
Roof rack crossbars   133 133 133
Second-row buckets   660 660 660
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895 1,895
Options (change) 4,275 4,920 4,525 2,830
Options (change) 3,760 4,673 4,298 2,688
Destination 750 995 995 995
Total Price $32,770 $48,005 $51,470 $57,765
Total Invoice $30,220 $45,864 $49,176 $55,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sedona EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,814
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelSedonaExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)660, 13390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$32,770$48,005$51,470$57,765
Adjustments for Features0-5,055-6,130-11,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,770$42,950$45,340$45,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,390$2,970
Total Invoice$30,220$45,864$49,176$55,195
Adjustments for Features0-4,830-5,857-11,318
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,220$41,034$43,319$43,877
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,285$2,843

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Features Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009201820182018
ModelSedonaExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Dual power sliding doors$800   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power-adjustable pedals$125  $125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control $50$50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
Navigation system $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Conversation mirror$25   
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100  
Foldaway tray table, front row$75   
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 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat$200$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Removable second row seats$0   
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  
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$6,915$11,970$13,045$18,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,055$6,130$11,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,830-5,857-11,318

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
ModelSedonaExplorer
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in112.6 in
Length202.0 in198.3 in
Width78.3 in78.9 in
Height69.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,388 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room65.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room60.5 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room50.1 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom34.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
80.1 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
141.5 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sedona EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested2900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Infinity, 660W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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