The Kia Sorento and the Ford Edge are both popular choices in the
competitive crossover segment. When you compare the two, you see that the
Sorento, on sale here at Wagner Kia in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, offers more
versatility and value.
The 2014 Kia Sorento starts at an MSRP of $24,100 and is available in LX,
EX SX and Limited trim levels. The 2014 Ford Edge, on the other hand, starts at
a significantly higher MSRP, $28,100, and is available in SE, SEL, Limited and
Sport trims. The $4,000 Sorento base price advantage grows to $5,250 when the
vehicles are comparably equipped, meaning you could step up to the Sorento EX
trim for close to the same money you’d pay for a base-level Edge. Another main
Sorento advantage is its available seven-passenger capacity, where the Edge can
only seat five.
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Both vehicles offer four-cylinder and six-cylinder engine choices. In
the Kia Sorento, standard power comes from a 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder with
Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing and Gasoline Direct Injection that
produces 191 hp and 181 lb/ft of torque. Paired with an electronically
controlled six-speed automatic transmission with Sportmatic manual shifting, the
four-cylinder returns an EPA-estimated 20 mpg city and 26 mpg highway. Also
available is a new 3.3-liter V6 that delivers 290 hp and 252 lb/ft of torque
through a six-speed automatic. Even with all that additional power, the V6
returns an estimated 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway. A full-time all-wheel drive
system with locking center differential and Torque Vectoring Cornering Control
is also available.
Both vehicles offer four-cylinder and six-cylinder engine choices. In
the Kia Sorento, standard power comes from a 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder with
Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing and Gasoline Direct Injection that
produces 191 hp and 181 lb/ft of torque. Paired with an electronically
controlled six-speed automatic transmission with Sportmatic manual shifting, the
four-cylinder returns an EPA-estimated 20 mpg city and 26 mpg highway. Also
available is a new 3.3-liter V6 that delivers 290 hp and 252 lb/ft of torque
through a six-speed automatic. Even with all that additional power, the V6
returns an estimated 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway. A full-time all-wheel drive
system with locking center differential and Torque Vectoring Cornering Control
is also available.The standard engine in the Edge is a 3.5-liter V6 that produces 285 hp and
253 lb/ft of torque through a six-speed automatic. The Sorento V6 offers more hp
and achieves its maximum horsepower at a lower rpm. While a four-cylinder is
available in the Edge, the least expensive way to get it still costs
$29,095. Replacing the four-cylinder in the Sorento LX with the more powerful V6
only brings the MSRP to $25,700, which is still less than the Edge V6.
Standard equipment differences highlight the superior valued offered by the
Sorento. The Sorento LX comes with 17-inch wheels; heated exterior mirrors with
LED turn signal indicators; air conditioning; an AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system with
SiriusXM Satellite Radio, USB port and auxiliary input; Bluetooth wireless
connectivity; a trip computer; wood trim; and versatile seating for up to seven
with second-row under-floor cargo storage. Even though it’s more expensive, the
Edge standard equipment list lacks the heated mirrors, SiriusXM radio,
under-floor cargo storage, and Bluetooth.
As you climb the Sorento trim levels, standard or available features
include 19-inch chrome wheels, chrome trim accents, Xenon High-Intensity
Discharge headlamps, FlexSteer™ selectable steering system, the UVO
infotainment system, a navigation system with eight-inch color display, Infinity
premium audio, a leather/wood trimmed heated steering wheel, push-button start
with Smart Key, a power liftgate, leather seating surfaces, ventilated front
seats and even heated rear seats. The Edge can’t match the Sorento when it comes
to affordable variety. Also, the Sorento holds advantages in front legroom,
hiproom and shoulder room. The Sorento holds more cargo behind both the first-
and second-rows seats, too, and dwarfs the Edge in passenger volume, 151.4 cubic
feet (in seven-passenger variety) to 108.4 cubic feet in the Edge.
Safety is another area where the Sorento excels. All models come standard
with front active headrests, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control
System, Hill Start Assist Control, Antilock Brakes with Electronic Brake-force
Distribution and Brake Assist System, and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System. The
Sorento is also available with a rear camera display, Backup Warning System and
a Blind Spot Detection System. The Edge again can’t match this comprehensive
suite of safety equipment, and it shows in the “4-Star Overall” rating it
received from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, compared to
the “5-Star Overall” rating earned by the Sorento. The Sorento also earned a
“Top Safety Pick” designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety,
where the Edge did not.
The final blows are the Sorento standard 10-year/100,000-mile Limited
Powertrain Warranty and five-year/60,000-mileLimited Basic Warranty with
Roadside Assistance.. Edge drivers get a five-year/60,000-mile Limited
Powertrain Warranty and a three-year/36,000-mile Limited Basic Warranty.
Stop by today to learn more about the Kia Sorento, and be sure to save some
time for a test drive
This article is presented by Wagner Kia in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
This article is presented by Wagner Kia in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
