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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: $24,605

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $8,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,815

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $7,403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSportage
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $21,395
Base Invoice $26,458 $29,319 $32,901 $20,000
Appearance Package 695      
Convenience Package 595      
Sun and SYNC Package 795      
Leather seating surfaces 995      
Remote start 385 385 385 250
Sunroof   850 850  
Luxury Package       1,300
Roof rack crossbars       200
Class II trailer hitch       340
Running boards       445
Appearance Package 591      
Convenience Package 506      
Sun and SYNC Package 675      
Leather seating surfaces 846      
Remote start 327 327 327 215
Sunroof   723 723  
Luxury Package       1,150
Roof rack crossbars       170
Class II trailer hitch       260
Running boards       345
Options (change) 3,465 1,235 1,235 2,535
Options (change) 2,945 1,050 1,050 2,140
Destination 815 815 815 675
Total Price $32,750 $33,665 $37,600 $24,605
Total Invoice $30,218 $31,184 $34,766 $22,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,965
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSportage
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6173hp V6
TransmissionA5A5A5T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/65-18235/60-16
Total Price$32,750$33,665$37,600$24,605
Adjustments for Features-475-300-3,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,275$33,365$34,025$24,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,090$1,750$0
Total Invoice$30,218$31,184$34,766$22,815
Adjustments for Features-438-278-3,3060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,780$30,906$31,460$22,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,126$1,680$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year2009200920092008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSportage
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 $75
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Skid plates   $150
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio $200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat   $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350   
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,525$3,350$6,625$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$475$300$3,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-438-278-3,3060

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20092008
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 XLT

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
245/65R17 tires400No
Running boards350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested27539%
Total Not Requested42561%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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
Body color fascias / fenders (optional)0No
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167583%
Total Not Requested35017%

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