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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: $40,865

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $10

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,608

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelSorentoSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimEXSX LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,100 $39,900 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $29,522 $37,502 $27,273 $30,178
Class II trailer hitch 395 395    
Touring Package 2,900      
Premium Package 2,500      
Floor mats 130      
Roof rack crossbars 225 225 115 115
Remote start 425 425 385 385
AWD 1,800 1,800 2,320 2,325
Tubular side steps 495 495    
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Third-row seat     875 375
Luxury Package     1,290  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package     510  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
255/50R20     1,325 630
Class II trailer hitch 327 327    
Touring Package 2,703      
Premium Package 2,305      
Floor mats 104      
Roof rack crossbars 187 187 97 97
Remote start 353 353 326 326
AWD 1,708 1,693 2,111 2,117
Tubular side steps 410 410    
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Third-row seat     744 319
Luxury Package     1,097  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package     433  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Obstacle detection, rear     251  
255/50R20     1,127 536
Options (change) 8,870 3,340 10,980 7,695
Options (change) 8,097 2,970 9,550 6,759
Destination 895 895 785 785
Total Price $40,865 $44,135 $41,010 $40,875
Total Invoice $38,514 $41,367 $37,608 $37,722

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,389
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelSorentoSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimEXSX LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4240hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$40,865$44,135$41,010$40,875
Adjustments for Features-2,435-4,32500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,430$39,810$41,010$40,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,380$135$0
Total Invoice$38,514$41,367$37,608$37,722
Adjustments for Features-2,295-4,05400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,219$37,313$37,608$37,722
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,094$0$114

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016201620082008
ModelSorentoSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimEXSX LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Tubular side steps$350$350  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$8,750$10,640$6,315$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,435$4,325$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,295-4,05400

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162008
ModelSorentoExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.4 in113.7 in
Length187.4 in193.4 in
Width74.4 in73.7 in
Height66.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,004 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.4 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom31.7 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 630W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80030%
Total Not Requested187570%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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 wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
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

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-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
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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