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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: $46,340

Kia Sorento SX Limited   
Difference: $1,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,424

Kia Sorento SX Limited   
Difference: $375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelSorentoExplorer
TrimSX LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,900 $37,855
Base Invoice $37,502 $35,268
Technology Package 2,500  
Class II trailer hitch 395  
Roof rack crossbars 225 120
Cargo cover 150 135
Cargo net 50  
Remote start 425  
AWD 1,800 2,000
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Technology Package 2,305  
Class II trailer hitch 327  
Roof rack crossbars 187 106
Cargo cover 120 115
Cargo net 42  
Remote start 353  
AWD 1,693 1,820
Trailer Tow Package   484
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 5,545 8,920
Options (change) 5,027 7,706
Destination 895 825
Total Price $46,340 $47,600
Total Invoice $43,424 $43,799

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $927
Model Year20162012
ModelSorentoExplorer
TrimSX LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$46,340$47,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,340$46,185
Total Invoice$43,424$43,799
Adjustments for Features0-1,302
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,424$42,497

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
ModelSorentoExplorer
TrimSX LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows$200 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,590$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,302

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
ModelSorentoExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.4 in112.6 in
Length187.4 in197.1 in
Width74.4 in78.9 in
Height66.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,004 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.4 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom31.7 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		11.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		38.0 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		73.0 ft380.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested287569%
Total Not Requested130031%

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