Compare: 2008 Ford Explorer vs 2009 Kia Sorento

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2008 Ford Explorer

2009 Kia Sorento

  2008 Ford Explorer RWD 4-door V6 XLT Angular Rear Exterior View 2009 Kia Sorento
MSRP
$31,593
$24,395
Invoice $29,410 $22,940
MPG
City/Highway
13/20 15/22
Rating 8.2 6.6
Bottom Line As the perennial best-selling truck-based SUV, the Ford Explorer is still the one to beat. A price that’s much less than the competition is the strongest appeal of the 2009 Kia Sorento, which boasts good towing capacity and all-weather traction but doesn’t stack up to modern crossovers in other ways.
Likes &
Dislikes

Likes:

  • Independent rear suspension
  • Interior styling
  • Stable handling
  • Power-folding third-row seat

Dislikes:

  • Ride isn't as smooth as car-based crossovers
  • V-6 engine noise

Likes:

  • Solid towing capability
  • Available four-wheel drive
  • Choice of two powerful V-6 engines
  • Good crash ratings

Dislikes:

  • Only seats five
  • Poor fuel economy
  • Jiggly ride on rough surfaces
  • Trucklike handling
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Used Car Prices

  Min Max Average
2008 Ford Explorer $15,348 $22,419 $18,894
2009 Kia Sorento $15,191 $18,164 $16,853
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