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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: $26,310

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $8,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,405

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $7,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerSportage
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $21,900
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $20,480
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 200
Remote start 385 385 250
Cargo cover 90 90  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,200
Luxury Package 1,290   1,300
Audiophile Package 510    
Class II trailer hitch     340
Running boards     445
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 170
Remote start 326 326 215
Cargo cover 77 77  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,075
Luxury Package 1,097   1,185
Audiophile Package 433    
Class II trailer hitch     260
Running boards     345
Options (change) 4,945 3,145 3,735
Options (change) 4,202 2,672 3,250
Destination 785 785 675
Total Price $34,975 $36,325 $26,310
Total Invoice $32,260 $33,635 $24,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,494
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerSportage
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6173hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/60-16
Total Price$34,975$36,325$26,310
Adjustments for Features-1,475-1,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,500$34,350$26,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$32,260$33,635$24,405
Adjustments for Features-1,361-1,8290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,899$31,806$24,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$907$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerSportage
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Skid plate (one)  $50
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,850$4,350$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,475$1,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,361-1,8290

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20082009
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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested32525%
Total Not Requested95075%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167583%
Total Not Requested35017%

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