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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: $37,915

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $14,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152021
ModelExplorerSportage
TrimSportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,100 $33,750
Package 401A 4,300  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Rear bumper protector 75 75
Cargo tray 100 115
Cargo cover 130 150
Roof rack crossbars 140 225
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   155
Illuminated door sill trim plates   295
Class II trailer hitch   425
AWD   1,500
Package 401A 3,752  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Rear bumper protector 66 0
Cargo tray 87 0
Cargo cover 114 0
Roof rack crossbars 122 0
Cargo net   0
Floor mats   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0
Class II trailer hitch   0
AWD   0
Options (change) 8,060 2,990
Options (change) 7,034 0
Destination 895 1,175
Total Price $52,055 $37,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,894
Model Year20152021
ModelExplorerSportage
TrimSportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-19
Total Price$52,055$37,915
Adjustments for Features-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,000$37,915

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20152021
ModelExplorerSportage
TrimSportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
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 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Total Value of Features$8,455$8,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$55$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-510

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20152021
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?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested222571%
Total Not Requested92529%
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%

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