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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: $34,780

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,419

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelExplorerSportage
TrimXLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $32,800
Base Invoice $27,404 $31,043
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Remote start 385 425
AWD 2,320 1,500
Roof rack crossbars   225
Rear bumper protector   75
Floor mats   135
Cargo cover   150
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Remote start 327 353
AWD 2,112 1,425
Roof rack crossbars   187
Rear bumper protector   62
Floor mats   108
Cargo cover   120
Options (change) 4,685 2,510
Options (change) 4,200 2,255
Destination 815 895
Total Price $34,780 $36,205
Total Invoice $32,419 $34,193

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,028
Model Year20102018
ModelExplorerSportage
TrimXLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG20/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/45-19
Total Price$34,780$36,205
Adjustments for Features0-9,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,780$26,885
Total Invoice$32,419$34,193
Adjustments for Features0-8,802
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,419$25,391

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20102018
ModelExplorerSportage
TrimXLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
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
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,730$13,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,802

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20102018
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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested57596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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