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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: $32,200

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $3,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $3,151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelExplorerExplorerSportage
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $26,900
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $25,095
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,450    
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
Obstacle detection, rear 255    
Satellite radio 195 195  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Cargo cover 90 90  
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation Package     1,000
Premium Package     2,000
AWD     1,500
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,232    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Obstacle detection, rear 217    
Satellite radio 166 166  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Cargo cover 77 77  
Sunroof 723 723  
Navigation Package     895
Premium Package     1,785
AWD     1,400
Options (change) 6,480 4,775 4,500
Options (change) 5,601 4,152 4,080
Destination 735 735 800
Total Price $35,585 $36,625 $32,200
Total Invoice $33,126 $34,248 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,222
Model Year200720072012
ModelExplorerExplorerSportage
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8260hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/55-18
Total Price$35,585$36,625$32,200
Adjustments for Features00-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,585$36,625$29,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$0
Total Invoice$33,126$34,248$29,975
Adjustments for Features00-2,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,126$34,248$27,904
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,122$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year200720072012
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 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,275$4,275$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,071

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20072012
ModelExplorerSportage
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in103.9 in
Length193.4 in174.8 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height72.8 in64.4 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.9 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 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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 seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67539%
Total Not Requested105061%

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
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested175100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested55026%
Total Not Requested160074%

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