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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: $29,030

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $17,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,821

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $16,802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072014
ModelSorentoExplorer
TrimEXSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $41,675
Base Invoice $22,620 $38,862
Luxury Package 2,500  
Rear spoiler 200  
Class III trailer hitch 340  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Cargo cover   135
Roof rack crossbars   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Luxury Package 2,235  
Rear spoiler 154  
Class III trailer hitch 262  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 850  
Trailer Tow Package   497
Cargo cover   118
Roof rack crossbars   118
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741
Options (change) 4,035 4,430
Options (change) 3,501 3,866
Destination 700 895
Total Price $29,030 $47,000
Total Invoice $26,821 $43,623

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,941
Model Year20072014
ModelSorentoExplorer
TrimEXSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine262hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16255/50-20
Total Price$29,030$47,000
Adjustments for Features0-6,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,030$40,685
Total Invoice$26,821$43,623
Adjustments for Features0-5,861
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,821$37,762

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072014
ModelSorentoExplorer
TrimEXSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Front side airbags $350
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25 
Barometer$25 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,765$11,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,861

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072014
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.4,921 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 Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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