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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: $36,350

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $11,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,313

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $11,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelExplorerSportage
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $32,800
Base Invoice $39,800 $31,043
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650  
AWD 2,150 1,500
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Rear bumper protector 75 75
Cargo mat 100 95
Cargo cover 130 150
Roof rack crossbars 140 225
3.5L V6 0  
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   135
Remote start   425
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619  
AWD 2,054 1,425
Panoramic sunroof 1,515  
Rear bumper protector 71 62
Cargo mat 95 78
Cargo cover 124 120
Roof rack crossbars 133 187
3.5L V6 0  
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   108
Remote start   353
Options (change) 4,840 2,655
Options (change) 4,611 2,375
Destination 945 895
Total Price $47,460 $36,350
Total Invoice $45,356 $34,313

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,573
Model Year20172018
ModelExplorerSportage
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG20/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-19
Total Price$47,460$36,350
Adjustments for Features-2,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,875$36,350
Total Invoice$45,356$34,313
Adjustments for Features-2,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,886$34,313

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20172018
ModelExplorerSportage
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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
Pedestrian detection $50
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view front camera$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 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Outside temperature display$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$8,435$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4700

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20172018
ModelExplorerSportage
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in105.1 in
Length198.3 in176.4 in
Width78.9 in73.0 in
Height70.0 in64.8 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft330.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft330.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft360.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

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

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