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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: $35,705

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $4,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,778

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $2,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelSportageExplorerExplorer
TrimSXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,800 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $31,043 $27,518 $29,578
Floor mats 135    
Roof rack crossbars 225 60 60
Cargo cover 150 80 80
AWD 1,500    
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Floor mats 108    
Roof rack crossbars 187 51 51
Cargo cover 120 68 68
AWD 1,425    
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Sunroof   723 723
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 2,010 9,275 7,575
Options (change) 1,840 8,022 6,577
Destination 895 645 645
Total Price $35,705 $40,120 $40,735
Total Invoice $33,778 $36,185 $36,800

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,640
Model Year201820062006
ModelSportageExplorerExplorer
TrimSXEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/23 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$35,705$40,120$40,735
Adjustments for Features-4,47500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,230$40,120$40,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$33,778$36,185$36,800
Adjustments for Features-4,23300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,545$36,185$36,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820062006
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 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control$250  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
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 recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,625$6,150$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,475$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,23300

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182006
ModelSportageExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in113.7 in
Length176.4 in193.4 in
Width73.0 in73.7 in
Height64.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 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
30.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.1 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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