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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: $32,400

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $11,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,075

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $10,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelExplorerSportage
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $26,900
Base Invoice $34,952 $25,095
Package 301A 2,250  
AWD 2,000 1,500
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo cover 135  
Navigation Package   1,200
Premium Package   2,000
Package 301A 1,913  
AWD 1,820 1,325
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Cargo cover 115  
Navigation Package   1,070
Premium Package   1,785
Options (change) 5,980 4,700
Options (change) 5,204 4,180
Destination 825 800
Total Price $44,340 $32,400
Total Invoice $40,981 $30,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,682
Model Year20112013
ModelExplorerSportage
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6260hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-18
Total Price$44,340$32,400
Adjustments for Features-4,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,770$32,400
Total Invoice$40,981$30,075
Adjustments for Features-4,2240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,757$30,075

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20112013
ModelExplorerSportage
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Outside temperature display$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,220$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2240

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20112013
ModelExplorerSportage
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in103.9 in
Length197.1 in174.8 in
Width78.9 in73.0 in
Height70.4 in64.4 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested67535%
Total Not Requested125065%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested175100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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