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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: $30,805

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $4,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,140

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $3,696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112010
ModelSorentoSorentoExplorer
TrimEX V6SX V6XLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,595 $32,395 $29,280
Base Invoice $26,155 $30,420 $27,404
Class II trailer hitch 350 350  
Universal garage door opener 250    
Floor mats 115 115  
AWD 1,700 1,700 2,320
SYNC and Sirius Package     670
Third-row seat     875
4.6L V8     1,310
Class II trailer hitch 280 280  
Universal garage door opener 200    
Floor mats 95 95  
AWD 1,615 1,595 2,112
SYNC and Sirius Package     569
Third-row seat     744
4.6L V8     1,192
Options (change) 2,415 2,165 5,175
Options (change) 2,190 1,970 4,617
Destination 795 795 815
Total Price $30,805 $35,355 $35,270
Total Invoice $29,140 $33,185 $32,836

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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: $6,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,995
Model Year201120112010
ModelSorentoSorentoExplorer
TrimEX V6SX V6XLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6276hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 1080, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18235/70-16
Total Price$30,805$35,355$35,270
Adjustments for Features-2,430-5,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,375$30,175$35,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$0
Total Invoice$29,140$33,185$32,836
Adjustments for Features-2,299-4,8620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,841$28,323$32,836
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,482$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120112010
ModelSorentoSorentoExplorer
TrimEX V6SX V6XLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera $200 
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$6,625$9,375$4,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,430$5,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,299-4,8620

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112010
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
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested52588%
Total Not Requested7512%
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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