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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: $37,620

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $11,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212016
ModelSportageExplorer
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,750 $41,300
Floor mats 155  
Rear bumper protector 75 75
Cargo tray 115 100
Cargo cover 150 130
Roof rack crossbars 225 140
Cargo net 50  
Class II trailer hitch 425  
AWD 1,500 2,000
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   650
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Floor mats 0  
Rear bumper protector 0 71
Cargo tray 0 95
Cargo cover 0 124
Roof rack crossbars 0 133
Cargo net 0  
Class II trailer hitch 0  
AWD 0 1,910
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   619
Adaptive cruise control   1,094
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542
Panoramic sunroof   1,515
Options (change) 2,695 6,410
Options (change) 0 6,103
Destination 1,175 945
Total Price $37,620 $48,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,480
Model Year20212016
ModelSportageExplorer
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/50-20
Total Price$37,620$48,655
Adjustments for Features0-1,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,620$46,735

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212016
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start $150
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
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
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
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
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
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,900$9,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,835

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212016
ModelSportageExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in112.6 in
Length176.4 in198.3 in
Width73.0 in78.9 in
Height64.8 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		30.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		30.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.1 ft381.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sportage vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested25051%
Total Not Requested24049%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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