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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: $9,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,710

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $8,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelSportageExplorerExplorer
TrimEXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,995 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $20,650 $27,273 $30,178
Luxury Package 1,500 1,290  
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
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Cargo cover   90 90
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Audiophile Package   510  
Luxury Package 1,300 1,097  
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
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Audiophile Package   433  
Options (change) 3,935 6,550 4,455
Options (change) 3,365 5,645 3,864
Destination 695 785 785
Total Price $26,625 $36,580 $37,635
Total Invoice $24,710 $33,703 $34,827

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,542
Model Year201020082008
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$26,625$36,580$37,635
Adjustments for Features0-1,575-1,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,625$35,005$35,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$805
Total Invoice$24,710$33,703$34,827
Adjustments for Features0-1,451-1,689
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,710$32,252$33,138
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$886

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020082008
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 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
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
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $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  
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,375$3,950$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,451-1,689

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102008
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested32525%
Total Not Requested95075%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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