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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: $34,365

Kia Sedona EX   
Difference: $2,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,915

Kia Sedona EX   
Difference: $2,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelSedonaExplorerExplorer
TrimEXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,195 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $27,275 $27,273 $30,178
Luxury Package 2,500 1,290  
Premium Entertainment Package 1,500    
Class II trailer hitch 375    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Rear HVAC unit   695 285
Third-row seat   875 375
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Roof rack crossbars   115 115
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Power-folding third row seats   495 495
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
Luxury Package 2,225 1,097  
Premium Entertainment Package 1,320    
Class II trailer hitch 300    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Rear HVAC unit   591 243
Third-row seat   744 319
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Roof rack crossbars   97 97
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Power-folding third row seats   420 421
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
Options (change) 4,375 6,930 5,230
Options (change) 3,845 5,969 4,525
Destination 795 785 785
Total Price $34,365 $36,960 $38,410
Total Invoice $31,915 $34,027 $35,488

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sedona EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,101
Model Year201120082008
ModelSedonaExplorerExplorer
TrimEXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine271hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 1380, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$34,365$36,960$38,410
Adjustments for Features-1,0650-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,300$36,960$37,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750
Total Invoice$31,915$34,027$35,488
Adjustments for Features-9890-647
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,926$34,027$34,841
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$814

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Features Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120082008
ModelSedonaExplorerExplorer
TrimEXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row high console  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, front row$75  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Removable second row seats$0  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,940$4,875$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,065$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-9890-647

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112008
ModelSedonaExplorer
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in113.7 in
Length202.0 in193.4 in
Width78.3 in73.7 in
Height69.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,387 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room65.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room60.5 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room50.1 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom34.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
80.1 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
141.5 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sedona EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls-50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested2525102%
Total Not Requested-50-2%
Premium Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 605W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested107584%
Total Not Requested20016%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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