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Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,530

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $7,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,646

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $8,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelSorentoSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6SportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,100 $44,400 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $36,748 $41,663 $43,883 $51,512
Advanced Technology Package 2,000      
Class II trailer hitch 395 395    
Remote start 425 425    
Cargo cover 150 150 130 130
Roof rack crossbars 225 225 140 140
AWD 1,800 1,800    
Tubular side steps 495 495    
Package 401A     3,875  
Panoramic sunroof     1,695  
Running boards     595 595
Advanced Technology Package 1,868      
Class II trailer hitch 327 327    
Remote start 353 353    
Cargo cover 120 120 124 124
Roof rack crossbars 187 187 133 133
AWD 1,693 1,693    
Tubular side steps 410 410    
Package 401A     3,681  
Panoramic sunroof     1,610  
Running boards     565 565
Options (change) 5,490 3,490 6,435 865
Options (change) 4,958 3,090 6,113 822
Destination 940 940 995 995
Total Price $45,530 $48,830 $53,380 $55,800
Total Invoice $42,646 $45,693 $50,991 $53,329

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,922
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelSorentoSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6SportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$45,530$48,830$53,380$55,800
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,460-3,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,530$47,655$51,920$51,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,125$55$0
Total Invoice$42,646$45,693$50,991$53,329
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-1,395-3,761
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,646$44,593$49,596$49,568
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,947$28$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelSorentoSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6SportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Curve control  $50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Terrain selector  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  
Running boards  $350$350
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Tubular side steps$350$350  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass  $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,125$10,300$10,585$13,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,460$3,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,100-1,395-3,761

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelSorentoExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.4 in112.6 in
Length187.4 in198.3 in
Width74.4 in78.9 in
Height66.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,101 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.4 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom31.7 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested130050%
Total Not Requested130050%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested235065%
Total Not Requested129035%

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