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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: $29,835 Kia Sorento EX | |||
| Difference: $16,015 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,438 Kia Sorento EX | |||
| Difference: $16,346 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Sorento | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | EX | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $24,295 | $33,775 | $41,675 |
| Base Invoice | $22,620 | $32,255 | $39,800 |
| Luxury Package | 2,500 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 200 | ||
| 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 | ||
| AWD | 2,150 | 2,150 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,995 | 1,995 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | |
| Running boards | 595 | 595 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 140 | 140 | |
| Cargo cover | 130 | 130 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 75 | 75 | |
| 3.5L V6 | 0 | ||
| Luxury Package | 2,235 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 154 | ||
| 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 | ||
| AWD | 2,053 | 2,054 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,895 | 1,895 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,515 | 1,515 | |
| Running boards | 565 | 565 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 133 | 133 | |
| Cargo cover | 124 | 124 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 71 | 71 | |
| 3.5L V6 | 0 | ||
| Options (change) | 4,840 | 11,130 | 7,250 |
| Options (change) | 4,118 | 10,584 | 6,899 |
| Destination | 700 | 945 | 945 |
| Total Price | $29,835 | $45,850 | $49,870 |
| Total Invoice | $27,438 | $43,784 | $47,644 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,450 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,122 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Sorento | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | EX | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 262hp V6 | 290hp V6 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | T5 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 15/21 MPG | 16/23 MPG | 16/23 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 280, 10 | ?, 9 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/70-16 | 245/60-18 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $29,835 | $45,850 | $49,870 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,565 | -10,695 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $29,835 | $38,285 | $39,175 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $890 |
| Total Invoice | $27,438 | $43,784 | $47,644 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,224 | -10,218 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,438 | $36,560 | $37,426 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $866 |
Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Sorento | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | EX | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| 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 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | ||
| 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 | |
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |
| Skid plates | $150 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Tow hook(s), rear | $25 | ||
| Tubular side steps | $350 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 system | $600 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Altimeter | $25 | ||
| Barometer | $25 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | ||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,890 | $13,455 | $16,585 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $7,565 | $10,695 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -7,224 | -10,218 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2008 | 2017 |
| Model | Sorento | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,098 lb. | 4,633 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.7 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 61.5 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 | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.4 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 58.0 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.1 in | 39.5 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 | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.7 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 81.7 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 |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 100 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Machined alloy wheels | 0 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 2425 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 8% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Tow hook(s), front | 40 | Yes |
| Hill descent control | 250 | No |
| Terrain selector | 200 | No |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 40 | 8% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 92% |
| Trailer Tow Package - Class III | ||
| 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 202A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Remote start | 150 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Unbranded, 9 speakers | 350 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1725 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 49% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Tow hook(s), front | 40 | Yes |
| Hill descent control | 250 | No |
| Terrain selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 40 | 8% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 92% |
| Trailer Tow Package - Class III | ||
| 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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