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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: $32,400

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $14,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,075

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $14,807

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320162016
ModelSportageExplorerExplorer
TrimSXSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,900 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $25,095 $41,543 $50,587
Premium Package 2,000    
Navigation Package 1,200    
AWD 1,500    
Navigation system   795  
Cargo cover   130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Premium Package 1,785    
Navigation Package 1,070    
AWD 1,325    
Navigation system   755  
Cargo cover   124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Options (change) 4,700 2,520 130
Options (change) 4,180 2,394 124
Destination 800 945 945
Total Price $32,400 $46,965 $54,045
Total Invoice $30,075 $44,882 $51,656

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,186
Model Year201320162016
ModelSportageExplorerExplorer
TrimSXSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$32,400$46,965$54,045
Adjustments for Features0-4,835-11,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,400$42,130$42,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$830
Total Invoice$30,075$44,882$51,656
Adjustments for Features0-4,621-10,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,075$40,261$41,061
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$800

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320162016
ModelSportageExplorerExplorer
TrimSXSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net $40$40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
App support$0  
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,975$9,810$16,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,835$11,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,621-10,595

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132016
ModelSportageExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.6 in
Length174.8 in198.3 in
Width73.0 in78.9 in
Height64.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,466 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.9 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft381.7 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
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested1900100%
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 Sport

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

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