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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: $30,555

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $4,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,433

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $3,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142010
ModelSportageExplorer
TrimSXXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,900 $29,280
Base Invoice $25,105 $27,404
Roof rack crossbars 225  
Cargo cover 140  
Floor mats 115  
Class II trailer hitch 400  
Remote start 425 385
AWD 1,500 2,320
SYNC and Sirius Package   670
4.6L V8   1,310
Roof rack crossbars 187  
Cargo cover 114  
Floor mats 93  
Class II trailer hitch 332  
Remote start 353 327
AWD 1,399 2,112
SYNC and Sirius Package   569
4.6L V8   1,192
Options (change) 2,805 4,685
Options (change) 2,478 4,200
Destination 850 815
Total Price $30,555 $34,780
Total Invoice $28,433 $32,419

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,503
Model Year20142010
ModelSportageExplorer
TrimSXXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 780, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/70-16
Total Price$30,555$34,780
Adjustments for Features-2,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,850$34,780
Total Invoice$28,433$32,419
Adjustments for Features-2,5170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,916$32,419

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142010
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
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 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Stain-resistant fabric$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$6,375$3,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5170

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142010
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 Weight3,585 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 mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
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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