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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: $35,150

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $3,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,663

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $2,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520072007
ModelSportageExplorerExplorer
TrimSXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,100 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $26,213 $26,790 $29,361
Luxury Package 3,350 1,450  
Class II trailer hitch 400    
Floor mats 115    
Cargo cover 140 90 90
Roof rack crossbars 225 115 115
Remote start 425 385 385
AWD 1,500    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295
Satellite radio   195 195
Obstacle detection, rear   255  
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range   2,295 2,295
Luxury Package 3,081 1,232  
Class II trailer hitch 332    
Floor mats 93    
Cargo cover 114 77 77
Roof rack crossbars 187 97 97
Remote start 353 326 326
AWD 1,395    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166 166
Obstacle detection, rear   217  
Sunroof   723 723
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range   2,112 2,112
Options (change) 6,155 9,275 7,570
Options (change) 5,555 8,136 6,687
Destination 895 735 735
Total Price $35,150 $38,380 $39,420
Total Invoice $32,663 $35,661 $36,783

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,043
Model Year201520072007
ModelSportageExplorerExplorer
TrimSXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$35,150$38,380$39,420
Adjustments for Features-1,12500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,025$38,380$39,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,040
Total Invoice$32,663$35,661$36,783
Adjustments for Features-1,04500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,618$35,661$36,783
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,122

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520072007
ModelSportageExplorerExplorer
TrimSXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,400$6,275$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,04500

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152007
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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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested115043%
Total Not Requested150057%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67539%
Total Not Requested105061%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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