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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: $14,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,185

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $13,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelSportageExplorer
TrimSXSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,795 $43,100
Base Invoice $24,070 $40,191
Premium Package 2,500  
Navigation Package 1,500  
Leather seating surfaces 500  
AWD 1,500  
Navigation system   795
Cargo cover   130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Premium Package 2,230  
Navigation Package 1,340  
Leather seating surfaces 450  
AWD 1,400  
Navigation system   694
Cargo cover   114
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 6,000 2,520
Options (change) 5,420 2,200
Destination 695 895
Total Price $32,490 $46,515
Total Invoice $30,185 $43,286

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,570
Model Year20112015
ModelSportageExplorer
TrimSXSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$32,490$46,515
Adjustments for Features0-2,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,490$43,795
Total Invoice$30,185$43,286
Adjustments for Features0-2,531
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,185$40,755

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112015
ModelSportageExplorer
TrimSXSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Outside temperature display $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,450$7,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,531

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112015
ModelSportageExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.6 in
Length174.8 in197.1 in
Width73.0 in78.9 in
Height64.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,466 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.9 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
26.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested190084%
Total Not Requested35016%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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