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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: $24,105

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $7,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,380

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $6,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelSportageExplorer
TrimEXXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,395 $26,495
Base Invoice $20,000 $24,771
Class II trailer hitch 340  
Roof rack crossbars 200  
Remote start 250 385
Running boards 445 495
Leather seating surfaces 800  
Sun and Sirius Package   560
Ironman Package   1,495
4.6L V8   1,305
Cargo cover   90
Class II trailer hitch 260  
Roof rack crossbars 170  
Remote start 215 326
Running boards 345 421
Leather seating surfaces 715  
Sun and Sirius Package   476
Ironman Package   1,271
4.6L V8   1,187
Cargo cover   77
Options (change) 2,035 4,330
Options (change) 1,705 3,758
Destination 675 785
Total Price $24,105 $31,610
Total Invoice $22,380 $29,314

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,146
Model Year20082008
ModelSportageExplorer
TrimEXXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT4A6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16235/60-18
Total Price$24,105$31,610
Adjustments for Features0-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,105$30,760
Total Invoice$22,380$29,314
Adjustments for Features0-788
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,380$28,526

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008
ModelSportageExplorer
TrimEXXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Skid plates$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Cassette player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats$75 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$2,250$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-788

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008
ModelSportageExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in113.7 in
Length171.3 in193.4 in
Width70.9 in73.7 in
Height66.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		23.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.6 ft383.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75No
Bodyside cladding350Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested132560%
Total Not Requested87540%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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