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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: $32,200

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $14,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $13,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerSportage
TrimSportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,100 $26,900
Base Invoice $40,191 $25,095
Navigation system 795  
Cargo cover 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Navigation Package   1,000
Premium Package   2,000
AWD   1,500
Navigation system 694  
Cargo cover 114  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Navigation Package   895
Premium Package   1,785
AWD   1,400
Options (change) 2,520 4,500
Options (change) 2,200 4,080
Destination 895 800
Total Price $46,515 $32,200
Total Invoice $43,286 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,780
Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerSportage
TrimSportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6260hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-18
Total Price$46,515$32,200
Adjustments for Features-2,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,795$32,200
Total Invoice$43,286$29,975
Adjustments for Features-2,5310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,755$29,975

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerSportage
TrimSportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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
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
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,170$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5310

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20152012
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.3,466 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
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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested165077%
Total Not Requested50023%

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