2019 Ford Explorer vs 2019 Kia Sorento

2019 Ford Explorer

2019 Kia Sorento

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Base 4WD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Explorer Base 4WD	16	22	$33,479	$34,515
Explorer Base FWD	17	24	$31,394	$32,365
Explorer Limited 4WD	18	25	$43,118	$44,915
Explorer Limited FWD	19	27	$41,054	$42,765
Explorer Platinum 4WD	16	22	$51,998	$54,165
Explorer Sport 4WD	16	22	$44,760	$46,625
Explorer XLT 4WD	16	22	$35,088	$36,550
Explorer XLT FWD	17	24	$33,024	$34,400

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EX Sport V6 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sorento EX Sport V6 AWD	N/A	N/A	$34,941	$36,790
Sorento EX Sport V6 FWD	N/A	N/A	$33,206	$34,990
Sorento EX V6 AWD	19	24	$35,510	$37,390
Sorento EX V6 FWD	19	26	$33,775	$35,590
Sorento L FWD	22	29	$25,278	$26,290
Sorento LX AWD	21	26	$28,315	$29,450
Sorento LX FWD	22	29	$26,545	$27,650
Sorento LX V6 AWD	19	24	$31,901	$33,090
Sorento LX V6 FWD	19	26	$30,132	$31,290
Sorento S V6 AWD	N/A	N/A	$33,183	$34,490
Sorento S V6 FWD	N/A	N/A	$31,415	$32,690
Sorento SX Limited V6 AWD	19	24	$43,847	$46,490
Sorento SX Limited V6 FWD	19	26	$42,127	$44,690
Sorento SX V6 AWD	19	24	$39,419	$41,790
Sorento SX V6 FWD	19	26	$37,699	$39,990

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$33,479

$34,941

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$34,515

$36,790

Monthly Payment Estimate

$575 / month

$613 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

4.8

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Ford Explorer has many virtues, but its replacement can’t come soon enough.

The 2019 Kia Sorento is a right-sized, well-priced three-row crossover SUV for those who can skimp a little on third-row space.

TCC Likes

Lots of cargo space
Solid infotainment system
Explorer Sport is genuinely entertaining

Upmarket feel inside and out
Terrific ride quality
Responsive, natural steering

TCC Dislikes

Concerning safety record
Turbo models guzzle fuel
Poor outward vision

Second row sits too low
Turbo-4 engine bites the dust for 2019
Don’t bother with the base engine

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

0 mpg

Highway

22 mpg

0 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Leg Room (in)

31.7

Second Head Room (in)

40.6

39.3

Third Hip Room (in)

40.7

41.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Passenger Volume (ft³)

151.7

154.2

Front Leg Room (in)

42.9

44.1

Third Head Room (in)

37.8

36.3

Front Hip Room (in)

57.3

56.7

Third Shoulder Room (in)

50.8

52.8

Second Leg Room (in)

39.5

39.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

41.4

39.5

Second Hip Room (in)

56.8

56.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.5

59.1

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

66.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.9

74.4

Track Width, Front (in)

64.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.3

7.3

Wheelbase (in)

112.8

109.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

43.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

80.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

11.3

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.6

18.8

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.9

37.3

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/60HR18

P235/60HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/60HR18

P235/60HR18

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

5000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

5000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4629

4101

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

19 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

19 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

175

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

540

Engine

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

255 @ 4000

252 @ 5200

Engine Order Code

998-1

Displacement

3.5 L/213

3.3 L/204

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

290 @ 6500

290 @ 6400

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

- TBD -

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

- TBD -

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

- TBD -

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

4.81

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.65

3.51

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

1.86

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

2.90

Trans Order Code

44J

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.42

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.80

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Explorer

Kia Sorento

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.8

- TBD -

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2019 Ford Explorer

2020 Explorer redesigned and in stock
Up to $2,750 rebate + $1,000 trade-in bonus
Lease from $319 for 36 months
New 0% APR for 48 months + bonus cash

2019 Kia Sorento

2019 Kia Sorento available; 2020s arriving
Bonus: Up to $6,000 cash on 2019s
Finance: From 0.0% for 66 months
Lease: From $229 for 36 months

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