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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: $35,150

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $5,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,663

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $4,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerSportage
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $28,100
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $26,213
Luxury Package 1,290   3,350
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Cargo cover 90 90 140
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 225
Remote start 385 385 425
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,500
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Floor mats     115
Class II trailer hitch     400
Luxury Package 1,097   3,081
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
Cargo cover 77 77 114
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 187
Remote start 326 326 353
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,395
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Floor mats     93
Class II trailer hitch     332
Options (change) 10,195 7,410 6,155
Options (change) 8,883 6,517 5,555
Destination 785 785 895
Total Price $40,225 $40,590 $35,150
Total Invoice $36,941 $37,480 $32,663

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,426
Model Year200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerSportage
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8260hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/55-18
Total Price$40,225$40,590$35,150
Adjustments for Features00-1,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,225$40,590$33,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$365$0
Total Invoice$36,941$37,480$32,663
Adjustments for Features00-1,148
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,941$37,480$31,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$539$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerSportage
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$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 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
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
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,190$6,190$7,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,235
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,148

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20082015
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 Weight4,706 lb.3,585 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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 control125Yes
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested115043%
Total Not Requested150057%

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