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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: $33,020

Kia Sorento LX V6   
Difference: $2,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,688

Kia Sorento LX V6   
Difference: $1,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152010
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoSorentoExplorer
TrimLX V6EX V6SXSX LimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,700 $30,700 $36,700 $39,900 $29,280
Base Invoice $24,857 $29,154 $34,520 $37,540 $27,404
Class II trailer hitch 400 400 400 400  
Third-row seating 1,000 1,000      
Convenience Package 2,500        
Roof rack crossbars 225 225 225 225  
Rear bumper protector 75 75 75    
Remote start 425 425 425 425 385
AWD 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 2,320
SYNC and Sirius Package         670
Third-row seat         875
4.6L V8         1,310
Class II trailer hitch 332 332 332 332  
Third-row seating 930 930      
Convenience Package 2,330        
Roof rack crossbars 187 187 187 187  
Rear bumper protector 62 62 62    
Remote start 353 353 353 353 327
AWD 1,742 1,708 1,693 1,693 2,112
SYNC and Sirius Package         569
Third-row seat         744
4.6L V8         1,192
Options (change) 6,425 3,925 2,925 2,850 5,560
Options (change) 5,936 3,572 2,627 2,565 4,944
Destination 895 895 895 895 815
Total Price $33,020 $35,520 $40,520 $43,645 $35,655
Total Invoice $31,688 $33,621 $38,042 $41,000 $33,163

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento LX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,557
Model Year20152015201520152010
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoSorentoExplorer
TrimLX V6EX V6SXSX LimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6550, 10550, 1080, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19235/70-16
Total Price$33,020$35,520$40,520$43,645$35,655
Adjustments for Features-2,170-4,170-7,920-8,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,850$31,350$32,600$34,925$35,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$1,750$4,075$0
Total Invoice$31,688$33,621$38,042$41,000$33,163
Adjustments for Features-2,082-3,947-7,436-8,1920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,606$29,674$30,606$32,808$33,163
Cost Above Minimum$0$68$1,000$3,202$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152015201520152010
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoSorentoExplorer
TrimLX V6EX V6SXSX LimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic    $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power liftgate  $350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Safety key    $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control    $25
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
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$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
HD radio  $50$50 
Navigation system  $600$600 
Surround sound  $250$250 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information  $25$25 
Voice control for audio system    $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Digital instruments $0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats   $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100 
Stain-resistant fabric$100    
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
White-letter tires    $0
Total Value of Features$5,975$7,975$11,725$12,525$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,170$4,170$7,920$8,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,082-3,947-7,436-8,1920

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152010
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
Kia Sorento LX V6

Third-row seating
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested70057%
Total Not Requested52543%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Floor mats75Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Compass0No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested102556%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Third-row seating
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested70057%
Total Not Requested52543%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested57596%
Total Not Requested254%
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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