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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: $35,280

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $12,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,772

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $11,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelSportageExplorer
TrimSXSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,100 $43,100
Base Invoice $26,213 $40,191
Luxury Package 3,350  
Cargo net 50  
Remote start 425  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo tray 80 100
Cargo cover 140 130
Roof rack crossbars 225 140
Class II trailer hitch 400  
AWD 1,500  
Navigation system   795
Trailer Tow Package   570
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Luxury Package 3,081  
Cargo net 42  
Remote start 353  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo tray 67 87
Cargo cover 114 114
Roof rack crossbars 187 122
Class II trailer hitch 332  
AWD 1,395  
Navigation system   694
Trailer Tow Package   497
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 6,285 3,330
Options (change) 5,664 2,906
Destination 895 895
Total Price $35,280 $47,325
Total Invoice $32,772 $43,992

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,519
Model Year20152015
ModelSportageExplorer
TrimSXSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$35,280$47,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,280$45,495
Total Invoice$32,772$43,992
Adjustments for Features0-1,701
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,772$42,291

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152015
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
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
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,450$7,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,701

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152015
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 Weight3,585 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested225085%
Total Not Requested40015%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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