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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: $23,685

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $6,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,000

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $5,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082007
ModelExplorerSportage
TrimXLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,495 $21,395
Base Invoice $24,771 $20,000
Ironman Package 1,495  
Sun and Sirius Package 560  
Running boards 495 340
Cargo cover 90  
Roof rack crossbars   185
Class II trailer hitch   340
Leather seating surfaces   800
Ironman Package 1,271  
Sun and Sirius Package 476  
Running boards 421 260
Cargo cover 77  
Roof rack crossbars   140
Class II trailer hitch   260
Leather seating surfaces   715
Options (change) 2,640 1,665
Options (change) 2,245 1,375
Destination 785 625
Total Price $29,920 $23,685
Total Invoice $27,801 $22,000

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,174
Model Year20082007
ModelExplorerSportage
TrimXLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6173hp V6
TransmissionA5T4
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-16
Total Price$29,920$23,685
Adjustments for Features-6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,245$23,685
Total Invoice$27,801$22,000
Adjustments for Features-6270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,174$22,000

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20082007
ModelExplorerSportage
TrimXLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Skid plates $150
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Cassette player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats $75
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$2,775$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6270

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20082007
ModelExplorerSportage
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in103.5 in
Length193.4 in171.3 in
Width73.7 in70.9 in
Height72.8 in66.7 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.2 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 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.7 ft366.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75No
Bodyside cladding350Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested132560%
Total Not Requested87540%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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