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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: $37,415

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $2,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,330

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $1,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimEXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,000 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $31,297 $29,319 $32,901
Class II trailer hitch 395    
Roof rack crossbars 225    
Floor mats 135    
Remote start 425 385 385
AWD 1,800 2,320 2,320
Tubular side steps 495    
Third-row seat   875  
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
255/50R20   1,325 630
Class II trailer hitch 327    
Roof rack crossbars 187    
Floor mats 108    
Remote start 353 327 327
AWD 1,708 2,112 2,112
Tubular side steps 410    
Third-row seat   744  
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 3,475 7,210 4,645
Options (change) 3,093 6,348 4,167
Destination 940 815 815
Total Price $37,415 $39,640 $41,010
Total Invoice $35,330 $36,482 $37,883

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,168
Model Year201820092009
ModelSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimEXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$37,415$39,640$41,010
Adjustments for Features-2,1350-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,280$39,640$39,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$320
Total Invoice$35,330$36,482$37,883
Adjustments for Features-2,0160-970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,314$36,482$36,913
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$431

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820092009
ModelSorentoExplorerExplorer
TrimEXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Tubular side steps$350  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,400$5,265$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,135$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0160-970

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182009
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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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