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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: $38,410

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $1,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,825

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $1,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320072007
ModelSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimSX V6Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,700 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $29,765 $26,790 $29,361
Class II trailer hitch 350    
Premium Package 3,200    
Floor mats 115    
Roof rack crossbars 195 115 115
Remote start 350 385 385
AWD 1,700    
Luxury Package   1,450  
Third-row seat   845 375
Rear HVAC unit   675 285
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
235/65R18   695  
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295
Satellite radio   195 195
Obstacle detection, rear   255  
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range   2,295 2,295
Class II trailer hitch 280    
Premium Package 2,860    
Floor mats 95    
Roof rack crossbars 150 97 97
Remote start 280 326 326
AWD 1,595    
Luxury Package   1,232  
Third-row seat   718 319
Rear HVAC unit   574 243
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
235/65R18   591  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166 166
Obstacle detection, rear   217  
Sunroof   723 723
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range   2,112 2,112
Options (change) 5,910 11,400 8,140
Options (change) 5,260 9,942 7,172
Destination 800 735 735
Total Price $38,410 $40,505 $39,990
Total Invoice $35,825 $37,467 $37,268

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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: $3,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,052
Model Year201320072007
ModelSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimSX V6Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 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$38,410$40,505$39,990
Adjustments for Features-1,72500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,685$40,505$39,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$515$0
Total Invoice$35,825$37,467$37,268
Adjustments for Features-1,60900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,216$37,467$37,268
Cost Above Minimum$0$199$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320072007
ModelSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimSX 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 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,075$5,350$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,725$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,60900

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132007
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 SX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Rear bumper protector40No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90032%
Total Not Requested188068%

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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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%

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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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