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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: $35,200

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $13,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,705

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $11,946

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelExplorerSportage
TrimSportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,780 $28,100
Base Invoice $38,027 $26,213
Package 402A 4,130  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Cargo cover 135 140
Roof rack crossbars 135 225
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Luxury Package   3,350
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   115
Class II trailer hitch   400
Remote start   425
AWD   1,500
Package 402A 3,604  
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Cargo cover 118 114
Roof rack crossbars 118 187
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Luxury Package   3,081
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   93
Class II trailer hitch   332
Remote start   353
AWD   1,395
Options (change) 6,565 6,205
Options (change) 5,729 5,597
Destination 895 895
Total Price $48,240 $35,200
Total Invoice $44,651 $32,705

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,054
Model Year20132015
ModelExplorerSportage
TrimSportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6260hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-18
Total Price$48,240$35,200
Adjustments for Features-4,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,035$35,200
Total Invoice$44,651$32,705
Adjustments for Features-3,8920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,759$32,705

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20132015
ModelExplorerSportage
TrimSportSX
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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
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 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
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 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,205$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8920

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20132015
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 Weight4,921 lb.3,585 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested152548%
Total Not Requested167552%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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 seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested2650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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