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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: $37,550

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $11,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182021
ModelExplorerSportage
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $33,750
AWD 2,150 1,500
Safe and Smart Package 1,295  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570  
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   155
Class II trailer hitch   425
AWD 2,054 0
Safe and Smart Package 1,230  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610  
Cargo mat 95 0
Cargo cover 124 0
Roof rack crossbars 133 0
3.5L V6 0  
Rear bumper protector   0
Floor mats   0
Class II trailer hitch   0
Options (change) 6,080 2,625
Options (change) 5,788 0
Destination 995 1,175
Total Price $49,165 $37,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,453
Model Year20182021
ModelExplorerSportage
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-19
Total Price$49,165$37,550
Adjustments for Features-2,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,705$37,550

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20182021
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote start$150 
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
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 
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
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 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,885$7,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3510

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20182021
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 control450Yes
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-based200Yes
Total Requested155090%
Total Not Requested17510%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
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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