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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: $33,820

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $15,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,714

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $13,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162014
ModelSportageExplorer
TrimSXSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,990 $41,675
Base Invoice $28,206 $38,862
Cargo net 50  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo tray 80 115
Cargo cover 140 135
Roof rack crossbars 225 135
Remote start 425  
Class II trailer hitch 400  
AWD 1,500  
Package 401A   4,130
Trailer Tow Package   570
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo net 42  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo tray 67 99
Cargo cover 114 118
Roof rack crossbars 187 118
Remote start 353  
Class II trailer hitch 332  
AWD 1,425  
Package 401A   3,604
Trailer Tow Package   497
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 2,935 6,680
Options (change) 2,613 5,828
Destination 895 895
Total Price $33,820 $49,250
Total Invoice $31,714 $45,585

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,979
Model Year20162014
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$33,820$49,250
Adjustments for Features0-4,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,820$45,045
Total Invoice$31,714$45,585
Adjustments for Features0-3,892
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,714$41,693

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162014
ModelSportageExplorer
TrimSXSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Outside temperature display $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, 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$5,000$9,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,892

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162014
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
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested152548%
Total Not Requested167552%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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