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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: $2,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,825

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $2,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320082008
ModelSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimSX V6Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,700 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $29,765 $27,273 $30,178
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 2,320 2,325
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Third-row seat   875 375
Luxury Package   1,290  
Rear HVAC unit   695 285
255/50R20   1,325 630
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Obstacle detection, rear   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 2,111 2,117
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Third-row seat   744 319
Luxury Package   1,097  
Rear HVAC unit   591 243
255/50R20   1,127 536
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Options (change) 5,910 11,675 7,980
Options (change) 5,260 10,141 7,002
Destination 800 785 785
Total Price $38,410 $41,705 $41,160
Total Invoice $35,825 $38,199 $37,965

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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: $4,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,005
Model Year201320082008
ModelSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimSX V6Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$38,410$41,705$41,160
Adjustments for Features-2,00000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,410$41,705$41,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$545$0
Total Invoice$35,825$38,199$37,965
Adjustments for Features-1,86500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,960$38,199$37,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$234$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320082008
ModelSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimSX V6Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
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  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
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  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
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
Metal pedals$75  
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  
Total Value of Features$7,250$5,250$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,000$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,86500

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132008
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
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 audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested104037%
Total Not Requested174063%

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%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250Yes
Total Requested-250-167%
Total Not Requested400267%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
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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