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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: $40,165

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $775

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,417

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520072007
ModelSorentoSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimSXSX LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,700 $39,900 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $34,520 $37,540 $26,790 $29,361
Class II trailer hitch 400 400    
Roof rack crossbars 225 225 115 115
Remote start 425 425 385 385
Tubular side steps 495 495    
AWD 1,800 1,800    
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
Tubular side steps, bright finish       175
Class II trailer hitch 332 332    
Roof rack crossbars 187 187 97 97
Remote start 353 353 326 326
Tubular side steps 410 410    
AWD 1,693 1,693    
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
Tubular side steps, bright finish       149
Options (change) 3,345 3,345 11,400 8,315
Options (change) 2,975 2,975 9,942 7,321
Destination 895 895 735 735
Total Price $40,940 $44,140 $40,505 $40,165
Total Invoice $38,390 $41,410 $37,467 $37,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,536
Model Year2015201520072007
ModelSorentoSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimSXSX LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19235/65-18235/65-18
Total Price$40,940$44,140$40,505$40,165
Adjustments for Features-2,825-3,6250-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,115$40,515$40,505$40,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$490$0
Total Invoice$38,390$41,410$37,467$37,417
Adjustments for Features-2,649-3,4010-140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,741$38,009$37,467$37,277
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,268$190$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2015201520072007
ModelSorentoSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimSXSX LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350 
Sunroof  $900$900
Tubular side steps$350$350  
Tubular side steps, bright finish   $500
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0$0  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,525$9,325$5,700$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,825$3,625$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,649-3,4010-140

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152007
ModelSorentoExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.7 in
Length184.4 in193.4 in
Width74.2 in73.7 in
Height66.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,894 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 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
36.9 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft383.7 ft3

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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 bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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