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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: $34,800

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $18,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSportage
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,380 $54,740 $58,250 $32,800
Safe and Smart Package 1,295 1,295    
Cargo mat 100 100 100 95
Cargo cover 130 130 130 150
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140 225
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695    
Rear bumper protector       75
Floor mats       135
Remote start       425
Safe and Smart Package 1,230 1,230    
Cargo mat 95 95 95 78
Cargo cover 124 124 124 120
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133 187
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610    
Rear bumper protector       62
Floor mats       108
Remote start       353
Options (change) 3,360 3,360 370 1,105
Options (change) 3,192 3,192 352 908
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 895
Total Price $52,985 $59,345 $59,865 $34,800

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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: $14,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,493
Model Year2020202020202018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSportage
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT10T10T10T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20245/45-19
Total Price$52,985$59,345$59,865$34,800
Adjustments for Features-3,670-5,095-9,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,315$54,250$50,730$34,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,935$1,415$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year2020202020202018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSportage
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
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$50$50 
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Wide-view front camera$150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Heated second row seats$200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,795$10,220$14,260$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,670$5,095$9,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-307-381-2440

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20202018
ModelExplorerSportage
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in105.1 in
Length198.8 in176.4 in
Width78.9 in73.0 in
Height69.9 in64.8 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.2 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 ft330.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft330.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 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
Ford Explorer ST

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%

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