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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: $36,180

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $10,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,173

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $9,142

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelSportageExplorer
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,800 $37,855
Base Invoice $31,043 $35,268
Floor mats 135  
Roof rack crossbars 225 120
Cargo cover 150 135
Cargo net 50  
Remote start 425  
AWD 1,500 2,000
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Floor mats 108  
Roof rack crossbars 187 106
Cargo cover 120 115
Cargo net 42  
Remote start 353  
AWD 1,425 1,820
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 2,485 8,350
Options (change) 2,235 7,222
Destination 895 825
Total Price $36,180 $47,030
Total Invoice $34,173 $43,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,950
Model Year20182012
ModelSportageExplorer
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/50-20
Total Price$36,180$47,030
Adjustments for Features0-2,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,180$44,650
Total Invoice$34,173$43,315
Adjustments for Features0-2,192
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,173$41,123

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelSportageExplorer
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Outside temperature display $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,675$8,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,192

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelSportageExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in112.6 in
Length176.4 in197.1 in
Width73.0 in78.9 in
Height64.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 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
30.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.1 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested242558%
Total Not Requested175042%

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