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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: $36,300

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $12,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,271

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $12,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerSportage
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $32,800
Base Invoice $40,196 $31,043
Safe and Smart Package 1,295  
AWD 2,150 1,500
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
Cargo mat 100 95
Cargo cover 130 150
Roof rack crossbars 140 225
3.5L V6 0  
Rear bumper protector   75
Floor mats   135
Remote start   425
Safe and Smart Package 1,230  
AWD 2,054 1,425
Panoramic sunroof 1,610  
Cargo mat 95 78
Cargo cover 124 120
Roof rack crossbars 133 187
3.5L V6 0  
Rear bumper protector   62
Floor mats   108
Remote start   353
Options (change) 5,510 2,605
Options (change) 5,246 2,333
Destination 995 895
Total Price $48,595 $36,300
Total Invoice $46,437 $34,271

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,716
Model Year20182018
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$48,595$36,300
Adjustments for Features-3,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,985$36,300
Total Invoice$46,437$34,271
Adjustments for Features-3,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,987$34,271

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerSportage
TrimLimitedSX
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 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
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 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,185$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4500

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20182018
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

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested90052%
Total Not Requested82548%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

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

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