The 2012 Kia Sportage vs. the 2013 Honda CR-V


If you're looking for a 2012 Kia Sportage near Waterloo, IA, look no further than McGrath Kia. We have an impressive inventory of new and used vehicles available, and we'd love to have you come in for a test drive.We're especially excited about the 2012 Sportage. This crossover is ideal for you and your family if you're looking for space and convenience. It's a customer favorite right now on the market, especially when directly compared to its competitors like the 2012 Honda CR-V.

The Sportage is a Family-Friendly SUV

Among our new inventory at McGrath Kia, we want to specifically highlight the attributes of Kia's four-door crossover when put up against the comparable HondaCR-V. In doing so, it's clear that the Sportage is a greater value:

       
  • Safety. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the 2012 Sportage 5 stars in front driver crash tests, where as the CR-V only received 4 stars.
       
  • Exterior features. As far as SUV expectations go, the 2012 Kia Sportage offers Waterloo, IA drivers some standard options that the CR-V doesn't, such as standard alloy wheels and standard tow hooks. In terms of towing, CR-V can only tow 1,500 pounds, whereas Kia's crossover can handle 2,000 pounds.
          
  • Interior features. Kia's crossover offers satellite radio standard in each vehicle, while it's not available at all in the CR-V. The Sportage's 6-speaker audio system also beats the CR-V's 4-speaker system.
         
  • Warranty. Kia offers much more appealing warranty features with its' 60-month/60,000-mile basic warranty, compared to the Honda's 36-month/36,000-mile basic coverage. In terms of powertrain warranty, Kia offers 120 months/100,000 miles of coverage, whereas Honda only offers 60 months/60,000 miles.
         
  • Price. Whether comparing the base price or the similarly equipped price, the 2012 Sportage EX AWD is available for $25,400, while the 2012 CR-V EX AWD costs $25,845.

When considering all of these important categories, it's certainly clear that the new Sportage has earned its place at the head of the crossover segment.

Visit McGrath Kia

The only way to know if the 2012 Kia Sportage is in fact the right SUV for you and your family is to visit our dealership near Waterloo, IA and take a test drive. Our friendly, knowledgeable customer service representative are standing by to assist you.Â