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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: $9,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,805

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $10,298

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimSX V6SportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,150 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $31,125 $43,315 $50,839
Class II trailer hitch 350    
Cargo net 50    
Remote start 350    
Floor mats 115    
Cargo cover 125 130 130
Roof rack crossbars 195 140 140
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,595  
AWD 1,700    
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Class II trailer hitch 280    
Cargo net 40    
Remote start 280    
Floor mats 95    
Cargo cover 100 124 124
Roof rack crossbars 150 133 133
Panoramic sunroof 1,340 1,515  
AWD 1,595    
Rear bumper protector   71 71
Options (change) 4,385 1,940 345
Options (change) 3,880 1,843 328
Destination 800 945 945
Total Price $38,335 $48,240 $54,525
Total Invoice $35,805 $46,103 $52,112

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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: $7,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,914
Model Year201220172017
ModelSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimSX V6SportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$38,335$48,240$54,525
Adjustments for Features0-2,495-8,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,335$45,745$46,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$570
Total Invoice$35,805$46,103$52,112
Adjustments for Features0-2,384-7,847
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,805$43,719$44,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$546

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220172017
ModelSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimSX V6SportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
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  
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,175$8,670$14,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,495$8,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,384-7,847

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122017
ModelSorentoExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length183.9 in198.3 in
Width74.2 in78.9 in
Height67.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft381.7 ft3

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