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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: $27,990

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $6,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,165

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $5,927

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelSportageExplorer
TrimSXXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,795 $29,280
Base Invoice $24,070 $27,404
AWD 1,500 2,320
SYNC and Sirius Package   670
4.6L V8   1,310
AWD 1,400 2,112
SYNC and Sirius Package   569
4.6L V8   1,192
Options (change) 1,500 4,300
Options (change) 1,400 3,873
Destination 695 815
Total Price $27,990 $34,395
Total Invoice $26,165 $32,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,539
Model Year20112010
ModelSportageExplorer
TrimSXXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/25 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/70-16
Total Price$27,990$34,395
Adjustments for Features-6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,335$34,395
Total Invoice$26,165$32,092
Adjustments for Features-6120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,553$32,092

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112010
ModelSportageExplorer
TrimSXXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Class II trailer hitch $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights$125 
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$5,100$4,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6120

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112010
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%
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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