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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: $36,990

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $1,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,416

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $561

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimEXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,000 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $31,297 $27,518 $29,578
Class II trailer hitch 395    
Floor mats 135    
Roof rack crossbars 225 60 60
Tubular side steps 495    
AWD 1,800    
Third-row seat   845 845
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Tubular side steps, bright finish     150
Class II trailer hitch 327    
Floor mats 108    
Roof rack crossbars 187 51 51
Tubular side steps 410    
AWD 1,708    
Third-row seat   718 718
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Tubular side steps, bright finish     128
Options (change) 3,050 7,195 5,645
Options (change) 2,740 6,253 4,936
Destination 940 645 645
Total Price $36,990 $38,040 $38,805
Total Invoice $34,977 $34,416 $35,159

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,259
Model Year201820062006
ModelSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimEXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$36,990$38,040$38,805
Adjustments for Features-1,9250-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,065$38,040$38,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$34,977$34,416$35,159
Adjustments for Features-1,8200-136
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,157$34,416$35,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$607

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820062006
ModelSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimEXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Rearview camera$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350 
Tubular side steps$350  
Tubular side steps, bright finish  $500
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Compass $0$0
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,400$5,475$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,925$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8200-136

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182006
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 Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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