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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: $46,575

Kia Sorento SX   
Difference: $8,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192017
ModelSorentoSorentoExplorer
TrimSXSX LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,990 $44,690 $53,235
Advanced Technology Package 2,000    
Class II trailer hitch 395 395  
Cargo net 50 50  
Remote start 425 425  
Cargo cover 150 150 130
Roof rack crossbars 225 225 140
AWD 1,800 1,800  
Tubular side steps 495 495  
Rear bumper protector     75
Running boards     595
Advanced Technology Package 1,868    
Class II trailer hitch 327 327  
Cargo net 42 42  
Remote start 353 353  
Cargo cover 120 120 124
Roof rack crossbars 187 187 133
AWD 1,693 1,693  
Tubular side steps 410 410  
Rear bumper protector     71
Running boards     565
Options (change) 5,540 3,540 940
Options (change) 5,000 3,132 893
Destination 1,045 1,045 945
Total Price $46,575 $49,275 $55,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sorento SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Sorento SX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,126
Model Year201920192017
ModelSorentoSorentoExplorer
TrimSXSX LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$46,575$49,275$55,120
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-3,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,575$48,100$51,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,525$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201920192017
ModelSorentoSorentoExplorer
TrimSXSX LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200 $200
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Terrain selector  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control  $25
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Running boards  $350
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tubular side steps$350$350 
Infotainment 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass  $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,175$10,350$12,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$3,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-100-3,474

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20192017
ModelSorentoExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.4 in112.6 in
Length189.0 in198.3 in
Width74.4 in78.9 in
Height66.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,211 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested130050%
Total Not Requested130050%

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