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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: $27,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelExplorerSportage
TrimPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $58,250 $26,900
Cargo cover 130  
Navigation Package   1,000
Premium Package   2,000
AWD   1,500
Cargo cover 124  
Navigation Package   895
Premium Package   1,785
AWD   1,400
Options (change) 130 4,500
Options (change) 124 4,080
Destination 1,245 800
Total Price $59,625 $32,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sportage SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,878
Model Year20202012
ModelExplorerSportage
TrimPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6260hp I4
TransmissionT10T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20235/55-18
Total Price$59,625$32,200
Adjustments for Features-11,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,800$32,200

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20202012
ModelExplorerSportage
TrimPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
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$50 
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$16,650$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2720

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20202012
ModelExplorerSportage
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in103.9 in
Length198.8 in174.8 in
Width78.9 in73.0 in
Height69.9 in64.4 in
Curb Weight4,727 lb.3,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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