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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: $34,970

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $685

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,096

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $67

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162010
ModelSorentoSorentoExplorer
TrimEXSX LimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,100 $39,900 $29,280
Base Invoice $29,522 $37,502 $27,404
Class II trailer hitch 395 395  
Roof rack crossbars 225 225  
Floor mats 130    
Remote start 425 425 385
AWD 1,800 1,800 2,320
SYNC and Sirius Package     670
Third-row seat     875
4.6L V8     1,310
Class II trailer hitch 327 327  
Roof rack crossbars 187 187  
Floor mats 104    
Remote start 353 353 327
AWD 1,708 1,693 2,112
SYNC and Sirius Package     569
Third-row seat     744
4.6L V8     1,192
Options (change) 2,975 2,845 5,560
Options (change) 2,679 2,560 4,944
Destination 895 895 815
Total Price $34,970 $43,640 $35,655
Total Invoice $33,096 $40,957 $33,163

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,148
Model Year201620162010
ModelSorentoSorentoExplorer
TrimEXSX LimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4240hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 1280, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19235/70-16
Total Price$34,970$43,640$35,655
Adjustments for Features-3,255-8,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,715$34,870$35,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,155$0
Total Invoice$33,096$40,957$33,163
Adjustments for Features-3,081-8,2310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,015$32,726$33,163
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,711$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620162010
ModelSorentoSorentoExplorer
TrimEXSX LimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
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 
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
HD radio $50 
Navigation system $600 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors $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
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$7,250$12,765$3,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,255$8,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,081-8,2310

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162010
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
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
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
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested57596%
Total Not Requested254%
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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