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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: $40,270

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $3,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,964

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $2,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelSorentoExplorer
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,000 $37,855
Base Invoice $31,297 $35,268
Advanced Touring Package 2,900  
Class II trailer hitch 395  
Floor mats 135  
Roof rack crossbars 225 120
Cargo cover 150 135
Cargo net 50  
Remote start 425  
AWD 1,800 2,000
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Blind spot warning system   595
Trailer Tow Package   570
Power liftgate   495
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Advanced Touring Package 2,674  
Class II trailer hitch 327  
Floor mats 108  
Roof rack crossbars 187 106
Cargo cover 120 115
Cargo net 42  
Remote start 353  
AWD 1,708 1,820
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208  
Blind spot warning system   506
Trailer Tow Package   484
Power liftgate   421
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 6,330 5,510
Options (change) 5,727 4,808
Destination 940 825
Total Price $40,270 $44,190
Total Invoice $37,964 $40,901

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,863
Model Year20182012
ModelSorentoExplorer
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$40,270$44,190
Adjustments for Features0-80
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,270$44,110
Total Invoice$37,964$40,901
Adjustments for Features0-74
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,964$40,827

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelSorentoExplorer
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
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 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,875$6,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$80
Value of Feature Adjustments0-74

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
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 EX

Advanced Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested130046%
Total Not Requested155054%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
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%

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