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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: $29,390

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $12,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,096

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $11,501

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720112011
ModelSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $22,620 $29,479 $34,952
Luxury Package 2,500    
Rear spoiler 200    
Class III trailer hitch 340    
Remote start 360    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995    
Trailer Tow Package   570 570
Package 202A   3,075  
Roof rack crossbars   120 120
Cargo cover   135 135
AWD   2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,095 2,095
Luxury Package 2,235    
Rear spoiler 154    
Class III trailer hitch 262    
Remote start 275    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 850    
Trailer Tow Package   484 484
Package 202A   2,614  
Roof rack crossbars   106 106
Cargo cover   115 115
AWD   1,820 1,820
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,798 1,798
Options (change) 4,395 9,590 6,515
Options (change) 3,776 8,293 5,679
Destination 700 825 825
Total Price $29,390 $41,935 $44,875
Total Invoice $27,096 $38,597 $41,456

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,508
Model Year200720112011
ModelSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine262hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$29,390$41,935$44,875
Adjustments for Features0-5,425-6,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,390$36,510$38,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,625
Total Invoice$27,096$38,597$41,456
Adjustments for Features0-4,993-6,226
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,096$33,604$35,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,626

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720112011
ModelSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
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
Terrain selector $200$200
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 
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
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$5,305$10,730$12,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,425$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,993-6,226

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072011
ModelSorentoExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in112.6 in
Length180.7 in197.1 in
Width73.3 in78.9 in
Height68.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,083 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft380.7 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-dash200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested242592%
Total Not Requested2008%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested172553%
Total Not Requested150047%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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