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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: $41,160

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,965

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,445

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
ModelSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimSX LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,900 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $37,540 $27,273 $30,178
Class II trailer hitch 400    
Roof rack crossbars 225 115 115
Remote start 425 385 385
AWD 1,800 2,320 2,325
Tubular side steps 495    
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 332    
Roof rack crossbars 187 97 97
Remote start 353 326 326
AWD 1,693 2,111 2,117
Tubular side steps 410    
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) 3,345 11,675 7,980
Options (change) 2,975 10,141 7,002
Destination 895 785 785
Total Price $44,140 $41,705 $41,160
Total Invoice $41,410 $38,199 $37,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $143
Model Year201520082008
ModelSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimSX LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp 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)235/55-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$44,140$41,705$41,160
Adjustments for Features-3,82500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,315$41,705$41,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$545$0
Total Invoice$41,410$38,199$37,965
Adjustments for Features-3,58800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,822$38,199$37,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$234$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520082008
ModelSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimSX LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Sunshades, second row$125  
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  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Tubular side steps$350  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$9,050$5,225$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,825$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,58800

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152008
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%
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 bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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