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Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $26,460 Kia Sportage EX | |||||
| Difference: $16,730 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Sportage |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | ST | Platinum | EX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $35,075 | $45,255 | $49,000 | $52,730 | $21,900 |
| Technology Feature Bundle | 935 | ||||
| Package 201A | 2,330 | ||||
| Trailer Tow Package - Class II | 395 | 395 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 650 | ||||
| Roof rack crossbars | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 200 |
| Running boards | 595 | 595 | 595 | 595 | 445 |
| Cargo cover | 130 | 130 | 130 | 130 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,695 | 1,695 | 1,695 | ||
| Luxury Package | 1,300 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 150 | ||||
| Remote start | 250 | ||||
| Class II trailer hitch | 340 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,200 | ||||
| Technology Feature Bundle | 888 | ||||
| Package 201A | 2,213 | ||||
| Trailer Tow Package - Class II | 375 | 375 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 619 | ||||
| Roof rack crossbars | 133 | 133 | 133 | 133 | 170 |
| Running boards | 565 | 565 | 565 | 565 | 345 |
| Cargo cover | 124 | 124 | 124 | 124 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,610 | 1,610 | 1,610 | ||
| Luxury Package | 1,185 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 120 | ||||
| Remote start | 215 | ||||
| Class II trailer hitch | 260 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,075 | ||||
| Options (change) | 6,870 | 2,955 | 2,560 | 865 | 3,885 |
| Options (change) | 6,527 | 2,807 | 2,432 | 822 | 3,370 |
| Destination | 1,245 | 1,245 | 1,245 | 1,245 | 675 |
| Total Price | $43,190 | $49,455 | $52,805 | $54,840 | $26,460 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sportage EX | |||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,400 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,978 | |||||
| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Sportage |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | ST | Platinum | EX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 300hp I4 | 300hp I4 | 400hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 173hp V6 |
| Transmission | A10 | A10 | T10 | T10 | T4 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | 390, 12 | 390, 12 | 500, 12 | 200, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/65-18 | 255/55-20 | 255/55-20 | 275/45-21 | 235/60-16 |
| Total Price | $43,190 | $49,455 | $52,805 | $54,840 | $26,460 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,330 | -8,595 | -9,770 | -13,785 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $37,860 | $40,860 | $43,035 | $41,055 | $26,460 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,000 | $5,175 | $3,195 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage
| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Sportage |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | ST | Platinum | EX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 10-speed automatic | $1400 | $1400 | |||
| 10-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1500 | $1500 | |||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | |||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | ||||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Skid plate (one) | $50 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Tow hook(s), rear | $25 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | ||||
| 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 | $350 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $10,880 | $14,145 | $15,320 | $19,335 | $5,550 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,330 | $8,595 | $9,770 | $13,785 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -959 | -704 | -680 | -520 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage
| Model Year | 2021 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | Sportage |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 103.5 in |
| Length | 198.8 in | 171.3 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 70.9 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 66.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,346 lb. | 3,231 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.9 gal. | 15.3 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.7 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.8 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 59.2 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.3 in | 42.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.9 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 59.1 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.0 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 54.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 32.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.2 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.9 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.8 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| Technology Feature Bundle | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD player | 125 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 17% |
| Package 201A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Unbranded, 7 speakers | 350 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | Yes |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | 25 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Remote climate control | 25 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 425 | 19% |
| Total Not Requested | 1775 | 81% |
| Trailer Tow Package - Class II | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Oil cooler | 0 | No |
| Class II trailer hitch | 200 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Trailer Tow Package - Class II | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Oil cooler | 0 | No |
| Class II trailer hitch | 200 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1475 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 27% |
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