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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,815

Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate   
Difference: $8,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,395

Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate   
Difference: $8,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelSanta FeSanta FeExplorerExplorer
TrimSE UltimateLimited UltimateSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,850 $39,550 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $36,894 $37,156 $43,883 $51,512
Tech Package 2,100 2,100    
Floor mats 150 150    
Rear bumper protector 70 70    
All-weather floor mats 155 155 120 120
Cargo cover 190 190 130 130
Roof rack crossbars 250 250 140 140
Class II trailer hitch 350 350    
AWD 1,750 1,750    
Package 401A     3,875  
Panoramic sunroof     1,695  
Second-row buckets     695 695
Tech Package 1,911 1,911    
Floor mats 121 121    
Rear bumper protector 57 57    
All-weather floor mats 124 124 114 114
Cargo cover 153 153 124 124
Roof rack crossbars 226 226 133 133
Class II trailer hitch 316 316    
AWD 1,643 1,626    
Package 401A     3,681  
Panoramic sunroof     1,610  
Second-row buckets     660 660
Options (change) 5,015 5,015 6,655 1,085
Options (change) 4,551 4,534 6,322 1,031
Destination 950 950 995 995
Total Price $44,815 $45,515 $53,600 $56,020
Total Invoice $42,395 $42,640 $51,200 $53,538

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,621
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelSanta FeSanta FeExplorerExplorer
TrimSE UltimateLimited UltimateSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$44,815$45,515$53,600$56,020
Adjustments for Features00-1,210-3,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,815$45,515$52,390$52,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$55$0
Total Invoice$42,395$42,640$51,200$53,538
Adjustments for Features00-1,156-3,522
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,395$42,640$50,044$50,016
Cost Above Minimum$0$245$28$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelSanta FeSanta FeExplorerExplorer
TrimSE UltimateLimited UltimateSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Curve control  $50$50
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Terrain selector  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,325$8,325$9,535$12,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,210$3,685
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,156-3,522

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelSanta FeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in112.6 in
Length193.1 in198.3 in
Width74.2 in78.9 in
Height66.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.4 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.9 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.1 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom30.9 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
40.9 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.0 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested130054%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested130054%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested225062%
Total Not Requested139038%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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