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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: $26,625

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $9,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,710

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $8,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020072007
ModelSportageExplorerExplorer
TrimEXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,995 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $20,650 $26,790 $29,361
Luxury Package 1,500 1,450  
Class II trailer hitch 340    
Roof rack crossbars 200 115 115
Remote start 250 385 385
Running boards 445    
Navigation system 1,200 1,995 1,995
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295
Cargo cover   90 90
Satellite radio   195 195
Obstacle detection, rear   255  
Sunroof   850 850
Luxury Package 1,300 1,232  
Class II trailer hitch 260    
Roof rack crossbars 170 97 97
Remote start 215 326 326
Running boards 345    
Navigation system 1,075 1,696 1,696
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Satellite radio   166 166
Obstacle detection, rear   217  
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 3,935 6,980 5,275
Options (change) 3,365 6,024 4,575
Destination 695 735 735
Total Price $26,625 $36,085 $37,125
Total Invoice $24,710 $33,549 $34,671

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,654
Model Year201020072007
ModelSportageExplorerExplorer
TrimEXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT4A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$26,625$36,085$37,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,275-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,625$34,810$35,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,040
Total Invoice$24,710$33,549$34,671
Adjustments for Features0-1,185-1,191
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,710$32,364$33,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,116

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020072007
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 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
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$100
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
MP3-compatible player $50$50
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  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,225$3,500$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,275$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,185-1,191

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102007
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-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192585%
Total Not Requested35015%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested42525%
Total Not Requested130075%
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

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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