If you’re thinking of buying a new Honda CR-V visit a local Detroit Honda dealer, take it for a test drive, and get a price quote. Then head over to Summit Place Kia, Metro Detroit’s newest Kia Dealer and take a Kia Sportage EX for a test drive. Chances are you’ll take your new Kia Sportage home the same day.
“In fact, this may be the best time of all to buy a Kia Sportage, before the company gets wise and figures the product can stand alone without a great warranty and other service extras.â€
Detroit News online (DetNews.com)
Cost of Ownership
The Kia Sportage EX’s base MSRP is over $1,100 less than the Honda CR-V and usually has an extra cash rebate, at the time of this post, the Sportage has an additional $1,250 rebate. The Kia warranty beats the Honda warranty as well.
Every new Kia comes with a 5 year / 60,000 basic warranty and a 10 year/ 100,000 mile power train warranty. Honda’s only having a 3 year / 36,000 basic warranty and a 5 year/ 50,000 mile power train warranty, nearly half the Kia warranty. Kia owners also drive with confidence since each new Kia comes with 24 Hour Road Side Assistance for 5 years and 60,000 miles, road side assistance is not available with new Honda’s.
“You will be, as I was, pleasantly surprised at the elevated qualityâ€
The Washington Times
Performance
The Kia Sportage EX has a 2.7 liter, 24 valve engine that delivers 173 horsepower, 178 foot pounds of torque, and can tow 2,000 pounds.
The Honda CR-V EX has a 2.4 liter, 16 valve engine that delivers 166 horsepower, 161 foot pounds of torque, and can tow only 1,500 pounds.
Options and Features
The Kia Sportage EX has many features and options that the Honda CR-V does not, for example, variable intermittent vipers, fog lights, heated front seats, heated mirrors, and a LCD trip computer.
“Surprisingly refined, reasonably roomy, and remarkably prices, Sportage is a strong recommended pick. V6 versions are our choice for about the same money as rival 4-cyl models. An impressive list of standard equipment and a long warranty add to its appeal.â€
Consumer Guide Automotive
Interior Roominess
One thing you’re sure to notice during your Sportage EX test drive is the 2 inches of extra head room compared to the CR-V EX.
Whether you compare price, rebate, warranty, performance, roominess, or features and options, the Kia Sportage EX V6 beats the Honda CR-V EX.
