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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: $23,965

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $14,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,265

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $13,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSportage
TrimXLTLimitedSportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $38,100 $41,675 $21,395
Base Invoice $30,679 $35,528 $38,862 $20,000
Package 202A 2,500      
Trailer Tow Package 570 570 570  
Roof rack crossbars 135 135 135 185
Cargo cover 135 135 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595  
Luxury Package       1,300
Rear spoiler       150
Class II trailer hitch       340
Package 202A 2,181      
Trailer Tow Package 497 497 497  
Roof rack crossbars 118 118 118 140
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 1,392  
Luxury Package       1,150
Rear spoiler       120
Class II trailer hitch       260
Options (change) 4,935 2,435 2,435 1,975
Options (change) 4,306 2,125 2,125 1,670
Destination 895 895 895 595
Total Price $38,730 $41,430 $45,005 $23,965
Total Invoice $35,880 $38,548 $41,882 $22,265

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,743
Model Year2014201420142006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSportage
TrimXLTLimitedSportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6173hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20235/60-16
Total Price$38,730$41,430$45,005$23,965
Adjustments for Features-4,180-5,695-6,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,550$35,735$38,035$23,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,185$3,485$0
Total Invoice$35,880$38,548$41,882$22,265
Adjustments for Features-3,872-5,299-6,4860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,008$33,249$35,396$22,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,241$3,388$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year2014201420142006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSportage
TrimXLTLimitedSportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control  $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch   $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Skid plates   $150
Sunroof   $900
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 audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
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$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$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$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,405$9,920$11,195$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,180$5,695$6,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,872-5,299-6,4860

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20142006
ModelExplorerSportage
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in103.5 in
Length197.1 in171.3 in
Width78.9 in70.9 in
Height70.4 in66.7 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.2 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 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft366.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested130049%
Total Not Requested137551%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

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 EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Body color fascias / fenders (optional)0No
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147573%
Total Not Requested55027%

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