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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: $43,855

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $285

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,286

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520092009
ModelSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimSX LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,900 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $37,540 $29,319 $32,901
Class II trailer hitch 400    
Roof rack crossbars 225    
Remote start 425 385 385
AWD 1,800 2,320 2,320
Tubular side steps 495    
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Third Row Power Package   1,995  
255/50R20   1,325 630
Sunroof   850 850
Class II trailer hitch 332    
Roof rack crossbars 187    
Remote start 353 327 327
AWD 1,693 2,112 2,112
Tubular side steps 410    
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Third Row Power Package   1,696  
255/50R20   1,127 536
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 3,345 11,685 7,490
Options (change) 2,975 10,152 6,586
Destination 895 815 815
Total Price $44,140 $44,115 $43,855
Total Invoice $41,410 $40,286 $40,302

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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: $3,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,192
Model Year201520092009
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$44,115$43,855
Adjustments for Features-3,53500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,605$44,115$43,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$260$0
Total Invoice$41,410$40,286$40,302
Adjustments for Features-3,31600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,094$40,286$40,302
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$16

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520092009
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 
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  
Trailer sway control $25$25
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  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
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  
Folding third row seats$600  
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$9,500$5,965$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,535$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,31600

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152009
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%
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%
Third Row Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Power-folding third row seats1000Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250Yes
Total Requested-250-167%
Total Not Requested400267%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
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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