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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: $44,265

Kia Sorento SX Limited   
Difference: $5,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,514

Kia Sorento SX Limited   
Difference: $5,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimSX LimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,900 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $37,540 $43,883 $51,512
Class II trailer hitch 400    
Remote start 425    
Cargo cover 125 130 130
Roof rack crossbars 225 140 140
AWD 1,800    
Tubular side steps 495    
Running boards   595 595
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Class II trailer hitch 332    
Remote start 353    
Cargo cover 104 124 124
Roof rack crossbars 187 133 133
AWD 1,693    
Tubular side steps 410    
Running boards   565 565
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 3,470 2,560 865
Options (change) 3,079 2,432 822
Destination 895 995 995
Total Price $44,265 $49,505 $55,800
Total Invoice $41,514 $47,310 $53,329

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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: $4,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,797
Model Year201520182018
ModelSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimSX LimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$44,265$49,505$55,800
Adjustments for Features0-1,045-6,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,265$48,460$49,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$41,514$47,310$53,329
Adjustments for Features0-999-6,461
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,514$46,311$46,868
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$557

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520182018
ModelSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimSX LimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Running boards $350$350
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tubular side steps$350  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Digital instruments$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,100$9,145$14,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,045$6,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-999-6,461

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152018
ModelSorentoExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length184.4 in198.3 in
Width74.2 in78.9 in
Height66.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,894 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.9 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft381.7 ft3

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