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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: $46,255

Kia Sorento SX   
Difference: $4,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202014
ModelSorentoExplorer
TrimSXSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,090 $41,675
Advanced Technology Package 2,000  
Class II trailer hitch 395  
Cargo net 50  
Cargo cover 150 135
Roof rack crossbars 225 135
Remote start 425  
AWD 1,800  
Package 401A   4,130
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Trailer Tow Package   570
Rear bumper protector   85
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Advanced Technology Package 1,868  
Class II trailer hitch 327  
Cargo net 42  
Cargo cover 120 118
Roof rack crossbars 187 118
Remote start 353  
AWD 1,693  
Package 401A   3,604
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Trailer Tow Package   497
Rear bumper protector   74
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 5,045 7,800
Options (change) 4,590 6,807
Destination 1,120 895
Total Price $46,255 $50,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,045
Model Year20202014
ModelSorentoExplorer
TrimSXSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$46,255$50,370
Adjustments for Features-1,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,710$50,370

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202014
ModelSorentoExplorer
TrimSXSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 
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 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
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 
Approach detection$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$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 
Stowable third row seats $600
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,050$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1910

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202014
ModelSorentoExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.4 in112.6 in
Length189.0 in197.1 in
Width74.4 in78.9 in
Height66.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,211 lb.4,921 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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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested210081%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested272585%
Total Not Requested47515%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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