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Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $28,760 Kia Sorento EX | |||
| Difference: $9,380 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,592 Kia Sorento EX | |||
| Difference: $8,701 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Sorento | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | EX | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $24,995 | $32,095 | $37,855 |
| Base Invoice | $23,270 | $30,027 | $35,268 |
| Luxury Package | 1,600 | ||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 595 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 200 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | 340 | ||
| Remote start | 360 | ||
| Trailer Tow Package | 570 | 570 | |
| Package 205A | 2,800 | ||
| Roof rack crossbars | 120 | 120 | |
| Cargo cover | 135 | 135 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | |
| Luxury Package | 1,430 | ||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 531 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 154 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | 262 | ||
| Remote start | 275 | ||
| Trailer Tow Package | 484 | 484 | |
| Package 205A | 2,380 | ||
| Roof rack crossbars | 106 | 106 | |
| Cargo cover | 115 | 115 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | 1,356 | |
| Options (change) | 3,095 | 5,220 | 2,420 |
| Options (change) | 2,652 | 4,441 | 2,061 |
| Destination | 670 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $28,760 | $38,140 | $41,100 |
| Total Invoice | $26,592 | $35,293 | $38,154 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,280 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,907 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Sorento | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | EX | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 192hp V6 | 290hp V6 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | A5 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 280, 10 | ?, 8 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/70-16 | 245/60-18 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $28,760 | $38,140 | $41,100 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,100 | -5,415 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $28,760 | $34,040 | $35,685 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,645 |
| Total Invoice | $26,592 | $35,293 | $38,154 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,794 | -5,027 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $26,592 | $31,499 | $33,127 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,628 |
Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Sorento | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | EX | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| RWD | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | |
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |
| Front side airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | |
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | ||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Skid plates | $150 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | ||
| Tow hook(s), rear | $25 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Altimeter | $25 | ||
| Barometer | $25 | ||
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,780 | $7,880 | $9,195 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,100 | $5,415 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,794 | -5,027 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 |
| Model | Sorento | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 179.8 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,113 lb. | 4,558 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.7 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.3 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.6 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.5 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.4 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 58.0 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.1 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.4 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.4 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 100 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 12% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| Trailer Tow Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Oil cooler | 0 | No |
| Class III trailer hitch | 250 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Package 205A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | 0 | No |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | 25 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 1425 | 47% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Trailer Tow Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Oil cooler | 0 | No |
| Class III trailer hitch | 250 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
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