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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: $29,925

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $13,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,508

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $14,247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072017201720172017
ModelSorentoExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $33,775 $41,675 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $22,620 $32,255 $39,800 $43,315 $50,839
Luxury Package 2,500        
Rear spoiler 200        
Cargo mat 90 100 100 100 100
Class III trailer hitch 340        
Remote start 360        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995        
Tubular side steps 445        
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570 570    
Package 202A   3,880      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595  
Running boards   595 595 595 595
Roof rack crossbars   140 140 140 140
Cargo cover   130 130 130 130
Luxury Package 2,235        
Rear spoiler 154        
Cargo mat 70 95 95 95 95
Class III trailer hitch 262        
Remote start 275        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 850        
Tubular side steps 342        
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542 542    
Package 202A   3,686      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895 1,895 1,895
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515 1,515  
Running boards   565 565 565 565
Roof rack crossbars   133 133 133 133
Cargo cover   124 124 124 124
Options (change) 4,930 9,005 5,125 4,555 2,960
Options (change) 4,188 8,555 4,869 4,327 2,812
Destination 700 945 945 945 945
Total Price $29,925 $43,725 $47,745 $50,855 $57,140
Total Invoice $27,508 $41,755 $45,614 $48,587 $54,596

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,923
Model Year20072017201720172017
ModelSorentoExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine262hp V6290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$29,925$43,725$47,745$50,855$57,140
Adjustments for Features0-5,575-8,455-9,505-14,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,925$38,150$39,290$41,350$42,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,140$3,200$4,170
Total Invoice$27,508$41,755$45,614$48,587$54,596
Adjustments for Features0-5,324-8,078-9,081-14,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,508$36,431$37,536$39,506$40,436
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,105$3,075$4,005

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072017201720172017
ModelSorentoExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 $125
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning    $200
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40$40$40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125    
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Running boards $350$350$350$350
Skid plates$150    
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front$40  $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear$25    
Tubular side steps$350    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000    
HD radio  $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Barometer$25    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats $600   
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350  
Machined alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,930$11,505$14,385$15,435$20,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,575$8,455$9,505$14,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,324-8,078-9,081-14,160

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072017
ModelSorentoExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in112.6 in
Length180.7 in198.3 in
Width73.3 in78.9 in
Height68.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft381.7 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

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested5025%
Total Not Requested15075%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested172551%
Total Not Requested165049%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested5025%
Total Not Requested15075%

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