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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: $38,335

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $9,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,805

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $8,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelSorentoExplorer
TrimSX V6Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,150 $40,780
Base Invoice $31,125 $38,027
Class II trailer hitch 350  
Cargo net 50  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo cover 125 135
Roof rack crossbars 195 135
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,595
Remote start 350  
AWD 1,700  
Package 402A   4,130
Trailer Tow Package   570
Rear bumper protector   85
Class II trailer hitch 280  
Cargo net 40  
Floor mats 95  
Cargo cover 100 118
Roof rack crossbars 150 118
Panoramic sunroof 1,340 1,392
Remote start 280  
AWD 1,595  
Package 402A   3,604
Trailer Tow Package   497
Rear bumper protector   74
Options (change) 4,385 6,650
Options (change) 3,880 5,803
Destination 800 895
Total Price $38,335 $48,325
Total Invoice $35,805 $44,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,717
Model Year20122013
ModelSorentoExplorer
TrimSX V6Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$38,335$48,325
Adjustments for Features0-2,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,335$45,945
Total Invoice$35,805$44,725
Adjustments for Features0-2,203
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,805$42,522

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122013
ModelSorentoExplorer
TrimSX V6Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$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 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$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 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats$600 
Metal pedals$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,300$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,203

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122013
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
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested167552%
Total Not Requested152548%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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