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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: $32,490

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $9,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,185

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $8,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelSportageExplorerExplorer
TrimSXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,795 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $24,070 $29,319 $32,901
Premium Package 2,500    
Navigation Package 1,500    
Leather seating surfaces 500    
AWD 1,500 2,320 2,320
Convenience Package   995  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
255/50R20   1,325 630
Premium Package 2,230    
Navigation Package 1,340    
Leather seating surfaces 450    
AWD 1,400 2,112 2,112
Convenience Package   846  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 6,000 9,305 7,105
Options (change) 5,420 8,129 6,259
Destination 695 815 815
Total Price $32,490 $41,735 $43,470
Total Invoice $30,185 $38,263 $39,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,259
Model Year201120092009
ModelSportageExplorerExplorer
TrimSXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/25 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$32,490$41,735$43,470
Adjustments for Features-1950-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,295$41,735$41,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$235
Total Invoice$30,185$38,263$39,975
Adjustments for Features-1810-1,379
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,004$38,263$38,596
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$333

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120092009
ModelSportageExplorerExplorer
TrimSXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,750$6,555$8,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$195$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-1,379

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112009
ModelSportageExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in113.7 in
Length174.8 in193.4 in
Width73.0 in73.7 in
Height64.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,466 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.9 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
26.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80036%
Total Not Requested145064%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Unbranded, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
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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