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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: $37,455

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $2,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082021
ModelExplorerExplorerSportage
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $33,750
Luxury Package 1,290    
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 90 150
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 225
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,500
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Rear bumper protector     75
Floor mats     155
Class II trailer hitch     425
Luxury Package 1,097    
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 0
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 0
AWD 2,111 2,117 0
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Rear bumper protector     0
Floor mats     0
Class II trailer hitch     0
Options (change) 9,810 7,025 2,530
Options (change) 8,557 6,191 0
Destination 785 785 1,175
Total Price $39,840 $40,205 $37,455

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,635
Model Year200820082021
ModelExplorerExplorerSportage
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/45-19
Total Price$39,840$40,205$37,455
Adjustments for Features00-6,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,840$40,205$31,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$365$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year200820082021
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
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
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
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
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
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 
Metal pedals  $75
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,925$5,925$12,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments00-195

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20082021
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 Weight4,706 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
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%

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