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Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,720

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $1,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062020
ModelExplorerExplorerSportage
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $33,590
Luxury Package 1,700    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Cargo cover 80 80 150
Roof rack crossbars 60 60 225
Sunroof 850 850  
Floor mats     135
AWD     1,500
Luxury Package 1,445    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Cargo cover 68 68 120
Roof rack crossbars 51 51 187
Sunroof 723 723  
Floor mats     108
AWD     1,425
Options (change) 7,050 5,350 2,010
Options (change) 6,042 4,597 1,840
Destination 645 645 1,120
Total Price $37,895 $38,510 $36,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,783
Model Year200620062020
ModelExplorerExplorerSportage
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG20/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/45-19
Total Price$37,895$38,510$36,720
Adjustments for Features00-6,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,895$38,510$30,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year200620062020
ModelExplorerExplorerSportage
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,950$3,950$10,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments00-538

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20062020
ModelExplorerSportage
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in105.1 in
Length193.4 in176.4 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height72.8 in64.8 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft330.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft330.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft360.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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