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Kia Stinger vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Stinger vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,695

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $3,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,974

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $3,669

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelStingerExplorer
TrimGT2Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $49,200 $41,675
Base Invoice $46,150 $38,862
Cargo net 50  
Cargo tray 95 115
Remote start 495  
AWD 2,200  
Package 401A   4,130
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Cargo cover   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo net 42  
Cargo tray 78 99
Remote start 410  
AWD 2,063  
Package 401A   3,604
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Cargo cover   118
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 2,840 7,125
Options (change) 2,593 6,217
Destination 900 895
Total Price $52,940 $49,695
Total Invoice $49,643 $45,974

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Stinger vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,361
Model Year20182014
ModelStingerExplorer
TrimGT2Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)720, 15390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$52,940$49,695
Adjustments for Features-1,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,545$49,695
Total Invoice$49,643$45,974
Adjustments for Features-1,3080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,335$45,974

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Features Comparison: Kia Stinger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182014
ModelStingerExplorer
TrimGT2Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
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 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$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
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
Performance meter$150 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$11,675$10,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3080

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Stinger vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182014
ModelStingerExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.4 in112.6 in
Length190.2 in197.1 in
Width73.6 in78.9 in
Height55.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,023 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 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		23.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		23.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		40.9 ft380.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested277587%
Total Not Requested42513%

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