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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: $32,035

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $6,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,479

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $6,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720082008
ModelSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimEXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $22,620 $27,273 $30,178
Luxury Package 2,500 1,290  
Remote start 360 385 385
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995 1,295 1,295
AWD w/low range 2,400    
Class III trailer hitch 340    
Tubular side steps 445    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Roof rack crossbars   115 115
Third-row seat   875 375
Audiophile Package   510  
4WD w/low range   2,320 2,325
Luxury Package 2,235 1,097  
Remote start 275 326 326
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 850 1,101 1,101
AWD w/low range 2,195    
Class III trailer hitch 262    
Tubular side steps 342    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Roof rack crossbars   97 97
Third-row seat   744 319
Audiophile Package   433  
4WD w/low range   2,111 2,117
Options (change) 7,040 8,660 6,365
Options (change) 6,159 7,577 5,628
Destination 700 785 785
Total Price $32,035 $38,690 $39,545
Total Invoice $29,479 $35,635 $36,591

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,217
Model Year200720082008
ModelSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimEXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine262hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainAWD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$32,035$38,690$39,545
Adjustments for Features0-1,020-1,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,035$37,670$38,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$605
Total Invoice$29,479$35,635$36,591
Adjustments for Features0-939-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,479$34,696$35,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$720

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720082008
ModelSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimEXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD w/low range$2200  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Running boards $350$350
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Tubular side steps$350  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25  
Barometer$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,405$6,425$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,020$1,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-939-1,175

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072008
ModelSorentoExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in113.7 in
Length180.7 in193.4 in
Width73.3 in73.7 in
Height68.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,083 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested2625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

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