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Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,995

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $15,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,295

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $14,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201520152015
ModelSportageExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,395 $33,000 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $20,000 $30,773 $35,622 $40,191
Luxury Package 1,300      
Rear spoiler 150      
Roof rack crossbars 185 140 140 140
Class II trailer hitch 340      
Package 202B   2,950    
Trailer Tow Package   570 570 570
Cargo cover   130 130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
Luxury Package 1,150      
Rear spoiler 120      
Roof rack crossbars 140 122 122 122
Class II trailer hitch 260      
Package 202B   2,575    
Trailer Tow Package   497 497 497
Cargo cover   114 114 114
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Options (change) 1,975 5,385 2,435 2,435
Options (change) 1,670 4,700 2,125 2,125
Destination 625 895 895 895
Total Price $23,995 $39,280 $41,530 $46,430
Total Invoice $22,295 $36,368 $38,642 $43,211

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,064
Model Year2007201520152015
ModelSportageExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp V6290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$23,995$39,280$41,530$46,430
Adjustments for Features0-4,330-5,695-7,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,995$34,950$35,835$39,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$885$4,360
Total Invoice$22,295$36,368$38,642$43,211
Adjustments for Features0-4,009-5,299-6,626
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,295$32,359$33,343$36,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$984$4,226

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2007201520152015
ModelSportageExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Brake assist $50$50$50
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Skid plates$150   
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,225$8,555$9,920$11,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,330$5,695$7,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,009-5,299-6,626

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072015
ModelSportageExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in112.6 in
Length171.3 in197.1 in
Width70.9 in78.9 in
Height66.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.6 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Body color fascias / fenders (optional)0No
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147573%
Total Not Requested55027%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested130046%
Total Not Requested152554%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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