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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: $15,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,295

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $15,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016201620162016
ModelSportageExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,395 $33,400 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $20,000 $31,897 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587
Luxury Package 1,300        
Rear spoiler 150        
Roof rack crossbars 185 140 140 140 140
Class II trailer hitch 340        
Package 202A   3,225      
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   395 395    
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595  
Cargo cover   130 130 130 130
Luxury Package 1,150        
Rear spoiler 120        
Roof rack crossbars 140 133 133 133 133
Class II trailer hitch 260        
Package 202A   3,064      
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   375 375    
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515 1,515  
Cargo cover   124 124 124 124
Options (change) 1,975 5,485 2,260 1,865 270
Options (change) 1,670 5,211 2,147 1,772 257
Destination 625 945 945 945 945
Total Price $23,995 $39,830 $44,505 $46,310 $54,185
Total Invoice $22,295 $38,053 $42,534 $44,260 $51,789

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,379
Model Year20072016201620162016
ModelSportageExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp V6290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$23,995$39,830$44,505$46,310$54,185
Adjustments for Features0-5,630-9,020-8,910-15,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,995$34,200$35,485$37,400$38,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,285$3,200$4,550
Total Invoice$22,295$38,053$42,534$44,260$51,789
Adjustments for Features0-5,379-8,621-8,516-14,752
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,295$32,674$33,913$35,744$37,037
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,239$3,070$4,363

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072016201620162016
ModelSportageExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
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
Heated steering wheel  $100 $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate  $350 $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 $125
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150$150
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 $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
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 plates$150    
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front$40  $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear$25    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
Cassette player$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system  $600 $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25$25
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0$0
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
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
Folding passenger seat$150    
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
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$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,650$10,280$13,670$13,560$20,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,630$9,020$8,910$15,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,379-8,621-8,516-14,752

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072016
ModelSportageExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in112.6 in
Length171.3 in198.3 in
Width70.9 in78.9 in
Height66.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.6 ft381.7 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 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested125046%
Total Not Requested147554%
Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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