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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: $36,785

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $11,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142019
ModelExplorerSportage
TrimSportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $33,100
Package 401A 4,130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Rear bumper protector 85 75
Cargo tray 115 80
Cargo cover 135 150
Roof rack crossbars 135 225
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   135
Remote start   425
AWD   1,500
Package 401A 3,604  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Rear bumper protector 74 62
Cargo tray 99 67
Cargo cover 118 120
Roof rack crossbars 118 187
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   108
Remote start   353
AWD   1,425
Options (change) 6,195 2,640
Options (change) 5,405 2,364
Destination 895 1,045
Total Price $48,765 $36,785

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,239
Model Year20142019
ModelExplorerSportage
TrimSportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG20/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-19
Total Price$48,765$36,785
Adjustments for Features-5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,210$36,785

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20142019
ModelExplorerSportage
TrimSportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning $200
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
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 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Outside temperature display$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,305$6,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5140

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20142019
ModelExplorerSportage
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in105.1 in
Length197.1 in176.4 in
Width78.9 in73.0 in
Height70.4 in64.8 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.2 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 ft330.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft330.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft360.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested227571%
Total Not Requested92529%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

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

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