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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: $26,310

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $12,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,405

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $10,946

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelSportageExplorerExplorer
TrimEXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,900 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $20,480 $29,319 $32,901
Luxury Package 1,300    
Roof rack crossbars 200    
Class II trailer hitch 340    
Remote start 250 385 385
Running boards 445    
Navigation system 1,200 2,505 1,995
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
Luxury Package 1,185    
Roof rack crossbars 170    
Class II trailer hitch 260    
Remote start 215 327 327
Running boards 345    
Navigation system 1,075 2,129 1,696
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 3,735 6,045 4,540
Options (change) 3,250 5,217 3,938
Destination 675 815 815
Total Price $26,310 $38,475 $40,905
Total Invoice $24,405 $35,351 $37,654

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,370
Model Year200920092009
ModelSportageExplorerExplorer
TrimEXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT4A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$26,310$38,475$40,905
Adjustments for Features0-1,715-3,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,310$36,760$37,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680
Total Invoice$24,405$35,351$37,654
Adjustments for Features0-1,576-3,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,405$33,775$34,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$689

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920092009
ModelSportageExplorerExplorer
TrimEXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,775$4,490$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,715$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,576-3,190

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092009
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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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
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147573%
Total Not Requested55027%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested1259%
Total Not Requested120091%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
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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