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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: $32,200

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $12,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $11,006

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelSportageExplorer
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,900 $37,535
Base Invoice $25,095 $34,952
Premium Package 2,000  
Navigation Package 1,000  
AWD 1,500 2,000
Package 301A   2,250
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
Premium Package 1,785  
Navigation Package 895  
AWD 1,400 1,820
Package 301A   1,913
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 4,500 5,980
Options (change) 4,080 5,204
Destination 800 825
Total Price $32,200 $44,340
Total Invoice $29,975 $40,981

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,713
Model Year20122011
ModelSportageExplorer
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$32,200$44,340
Adjustments for Features0-4,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,200$39,695
Total Invoice$29,975$40,981
Adjustments for Features0-4,293
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,975$36,688

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122011
ModelSportageExplorer
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
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
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,650$8,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,293

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122011
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.4,752 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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested67535%
Total Not Requested125065%

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