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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: $36,335

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $14,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,302

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $12,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelSportageExplorer
TrimSXSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,800 $43,100
Base Invoice $31,043 $40,191
Cargo net 50  
Remote start 425  
Floor mats 135  
Rear bumper protector 75 75
Cargo tray 80 100
Cargo cover 150 130
Roof rack crossbars 225 140
AWD 1,500  
Package 401A   4,300
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo net 42  
Remote start 353  
Floor mats 108  
Rear bumper protector 62 66
Cargo tray 67 87
Cargo cover 120 114
Roof rack crossbars 187 122
AWD 1,425  
Package 401A   3,752
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 2,640 6,340
Options (change) 2,364 5,533
Destination 895 895
Total Price $36,335 $50,335
Total Invoice $34,302 $46,619

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,710
Model Year20182015
ModelSportageExplorer
TrimSXSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/50-20
Total Price$36,335$50,335
Adjustments for Features0-655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,335$49,680
Total Invoice$34,302$46,619
Adjustments for Features0-607
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,302$46,012

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182015
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-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
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 
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 
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 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,650$7,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-607

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182015
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.4,921 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 Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested222571%
Total Not Requested92529%

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