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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: $34,780

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,419

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010
ModelSportageExplorer
TrimSXXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,800 $29,280
Base Invoice $31,043 $27,404
Roof rack crossbars 225  
Cargo cover 150  
Floor mats 135  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Remote start 425 385
AWD 1,500 2,320
SYNC and Sirius Package   670
4.6L V8   1,310
Roof rack crossbars 187  
Cargo cover 120  
Floor mats 108  
Rear bumper protector 62  
Remote start 353 327
AWD 1,425 2,112
SYNC and Sirius Package   569
4.6L V8   1,192
Options (change) 2,510 4,685
Options (change) 2,255 4,200
Destination 895 815
Total Price $36,205 $34,780
Total Invoice $34,193 $32,419

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,028
Model Year20182010
ModelSportageExplorer
TrimSXXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/23 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 880, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19235/70-16
Total Price$36,205$34,780
Adjustments for Features-9,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,885$34,780
Total Invoice$34,193$32,419
Adjustments for Features-8,8020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,391$32,419

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182010
ModelSportageExplorer
TrimSXXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Outside temperature display $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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,050$3,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,8020

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182010
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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested57596%
Total Not Requested254%
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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