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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: $35,055

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $4,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,960

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $3,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120072007
ModelSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimEX V6Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,595 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $26,155 $26,790 $29,361
Class II trailer hitch 350    
Premium Package 1,500    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,000 1,295 1,295
Limited Package 2,000    
Floor mats 115    
AWD 1,700    
Third-row seat   845 375
Rear HVAC unit   675 285
235/65R18   695  
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295
Satellite radio   195 195
Obstacle detection, rear   255  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4WD w/low range   2,295 2,295
Class II trailer hitch 280    
Premium Package 1,340    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 895 1,101 1,101
Limited Package 1,785    
Floor mats 95    
AWD 1,615    
Third-row seat   718 319
Rear HVAC unit   574 243
235/65R18   591  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166 166
Obstacle detection, rear   217  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4WD w/low range   2,112 2,112
Options (change) 6,665 10,055 7,735
Options (change) 6,010 8,800 6,829
Destination 795 735 735
Total Price $35,055 $39,160 $39,585
Total Invoice $32,960 $36,325 $36,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,209
Model Year201120072007
ModelSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimEX V6Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/65-18235/65-18
Total Price$35,055$39,160$39,585
Adjustments for Features-1,4250-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,630$39,160$38,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$32,960$36,325$36,925
Adjustments for Features-1,3400-1,096
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,620$36,325$35,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$496$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120072007
ModelSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimEX V6Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,800$4,375$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,425$0$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3400-1,096

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112007
ModelSorentoExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.7 in
Length183.9 in193.4 in
Width74.2 in73.7 in
Height67.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0No
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95052%
Total Not Requested87548%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
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%

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