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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: $40,245

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $9,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,957

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $7,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152014
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoExplorer
TrimEX V6SXSX LimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,700 $36,700 $39,900 $41,675
Base Invoice $29,154 $34,520 $37,540 $38,862
Third-row seating 1,000      
Touring Package 4,300      
Class II trailer hitch 400 400 400  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250      
Cargo net 50 50 50  
Rear bumper protector 75 75   85
Cargo cover 125 125 125 135
Roof rack crossbars 225 225 225 135
Remote start 425 425 425  
AWD 1,800 1,800 1,800  
Cargo tray   95 95 115
Package 401A       4,130
Trailer Tow Package       570
Panoramic sunroof       1,595
Third-row seating 930      
Touring Package 3,982      
Class II trailer hitch 332 332 332  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208      
Cargo net 42 42 42  
Rear bumper protector 62 62   74
Cargo cover 104 104 104 118
Roof rack crossbars 187 187 187 118
Remote start 353 353 353  
AWD 1,708 1,693 1,693  
Cargo tray   78 78 99
Package 401A       3,604
Trailer Tow Package       497
Panoramic sunroof       1,392
Options (change) 8,650 3,195 3,120 6,765
Options (change) 7,908 2,851 2,789 5,902
Destination 895 895 895 895
Total Price $40,245 $40,790 $43,915 $49,335
Total Invoice $37,957 $38,266 $41,224 $45,659

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,133
Model Year2015201520152014
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoExplorer
TrimEX V6SXSX LimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10550, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$40,245$40,790$43,915$49,335
Adjustments for Features0-65-865-1,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,245$40,725$43,050$47,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$480$2,805$0
Total Invoice$37,957$38,266$41,224$45,659
Adjustments for Features0-61-812-1,569
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,957$38,205$40,412$44,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$248$2,455$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2015201520152014
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoExplorer
TrimEX V6SXSX LimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control   $50
Hill descent control   $250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Terrain selector   $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control   $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
SD Card slot   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Stowable third row seats   $600
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,475$5,540$6,340$7,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$65$865$1,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-61-812-1,569

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152014
ModelSorentoExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length184.4 in197.1 in
Width74.2 in78.9 in
Height66.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,894 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.9 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Third-row seating
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested115094%
Total Not Requested756%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested352591%
Total Not Requested3509%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested262582%
Total Not Requested57518%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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