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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: $5,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,663

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $4,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
ModelSportageExplorerExplorer
TrimSXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,100 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $26,213 $27,273 $30,178
Luxury Package 3,350 1,290  
Floor mats 115    
Class II trailer hitch 400    
Cargo cover 140 90 90
Roof rack crossbars 225 115 115
Remote start 425 385 385
AWD 1,500 2,320 2,325
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
255/50R20   1,325 630
Luxury Package 3,081 1,097  
Floor mats 93    
Class II trailer hitch 332    
Cargo cover 114 77 77
Roof rack crossbars 187 97 97
Remote start 353 326 326
AWD 1,395 2,111 2,117
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 6,155 10,195 7,410
Options (change) 5,555 8,883 6,517
Destination 895 785 785
Total Price $35,150 $40,225 $40,590
Total Invoice $32,663 $36,941 $37,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,426
Model Year201520082008
ModelSportageExplorerExplorer
TrimSXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$35,150$40,225$40,590
Adjustments for Features-1,23500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,915$40,225$40,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$365
Total Invoice$32,663$36,941$37,480
Adjustments for Features-1,14800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,515$36,941$37,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$539

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520082008
ModelSportageExplorerExplorer
TrimSXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
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  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
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 bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Traffic information$25  
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  
Door sill trim plates$100  
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  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$7,425$6,190$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,235$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,14800

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152008
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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