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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: $26,405

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $13,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,542

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $12,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201420142014
ModelSportageExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,995 $32,900 $38,100 $41,675
Base Invoice $20,650 $30,679 $35,528 $38,862
Luxury Package 1,500      
Rear spoiler 150      
Cargo tray 75 115 115 115
Roof rack crossbars 200 135 135 135
Navigation system 1,200 795 795 795
Remote start 250      
Class II trailer hitch 340      
Package 202A   2,500    
Trailer Tow Package   570 570 570
Rear bumper protector   85 85 85
Cargo cover   135 135 135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
Luxury Package 1,300      
Rear spoiler 120      
Cargo tray 57 99 99 99
Roof rack crossbars 170 118 118 118
Navigation system 1,075 694 694 694
Remote start 215      
Class II trailer hitch 260      
Package 202A   2,181    
Trailer Tow Package   497 497 497
Rear bumper protector   74 74 74
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Options (change) 3,715 5,930 3,430 3,430
Options (change) 3,197 5,173 2,992 2,992
Destination 695 895 895 895
Total Price $26,405 $39,725 $42,425 $46,000
Total Invoice $24,542 $36,747 $39,415 $42,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,847
Model Year2010201420142014
ModelSportageExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp V6290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$26,405$39,725$42,425$46,000
Adjustments for Features0-3,630-5,395-6,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,405$36,095$37,030$39,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$935$3,485
Total Invoice$24,542$36,747$39,415$42,749
Adjustments for Features0-3,358-5,012-5,966
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,542$33,389$34,403$36,783
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,014$3,394

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2010201420142014
ModelSportageExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote start$150 $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Brake assist $50$50$50
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,375$8,005$9,770$10,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,630$5,395$6,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,358-5,012-5,966

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102014
ModelSportageExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in112.6 in
Length171.3 in197.1 in
Width70.9 in78.9 in
Height66.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.6 ft380.7 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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested172576%
Total Not Requested55024%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
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 Requested130049%
Total Not Requested137551%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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