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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: $35,420

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $11,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,267

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $10,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112015
ModelSorentoSorentoExplorer
TrimEX V6SX V6Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,595 $32,395 $43,100
Base Invoice $26,155 $30,420 $40,191
Limited Package 2,000    
Panoramic sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,595
Premium Package 1,500    
Class II trailer hitch 350 350  
Cargo net 40 40  
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo cover 125 125 130
AWD 1,700 1,700  
Navigation system     795
Trailer Tow Package     570
Limited Package 1,785    
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,070 1,392
Premium Package 1,340    
Class II trailer hitch 280 280  
Cargo net 32 32  
Floor mats 95 95  
Cargo cover 100 100 114
AWD 1,615 1,595  
Navigation system     694
Trailer Tow Package     497
Options (change) 7,030 3,530 3,090
Options (change) 6,317 3,172 2,697
Destination 795 795 895
Total Price $35,420 $36,720 $47,085
Total Invoice $33,267 $34,387 $43,783

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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: $10,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,093
Model Year201120112015
ModelSorentoSorentoExplorer
TrimEX V6SX V6Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6276hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$35,420$36,720$47,085
Adjustments for Features0-675-1,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,420$36,045$45,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$0
Total Invoice$33,267$34,387$43,783
Adjustments for Features0-632-1,423
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,267$33,755$42,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$488$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120112015
ModelSorentoSorentoExplorer
TrimEX V6SX V6Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Curve control  $50
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats  $600
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,075$5,750$6,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$1,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-632-1,423

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112015
ModelSorentoExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length183.9 in197.1 in
Width74.2 in78.9 in
Height67.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97566%
Total Not Requested50034%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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