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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: $42,770

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $8,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,035

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $9,074

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelSanta FeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,500 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $32,465 $41,543 $50,587
Ultimate Package 4,650    
Cargo net 50    
Floor mats 135    
All-weather floor mats 140 75 75
Rear bumper protector 50 75 75
Cargo tray 100 100 100
Cargo cover 150 130 130
Class II trailer hitch 350    
AWD 1,750    
Package 401A   4,300  
Second-row buckets   695 695
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Ultimate Package 4,232    
Cargo net 41    
Floor mats 107    
All-weather floor mats 112 71 71
Rear bumper protector 41 71 71
Cargo tray 80 95 95
Cargo cover 121 124 124
Class II trailer hitch 316    
AWD 1,625    
Package 401A   4,085  
Second-row buckets   660 660
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Options (change) 7,375 6,970 1,075
Options (change) 6,675 6,621 1,021
Destination 895 945 945
Total Price $42,770 $51,415 $54,990
Total Invoice $40,035 $49,109 $52,553

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,765
Model Year201620162016
ModelSanta FeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$42,770$51,415$54,990
Adjustments for Features0-2,120-6,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,770$49,295$48,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$0
Total Invoice$40,035$49,109$52,553
Adjustments for Features0-2,025-5,753
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,035$47,084$46,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$284$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620162016
ModelSanta FeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote app$25  
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key $5$5
Terrain selector $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
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
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
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  
Electronic systems calibration selector$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$6,675$8,795$12,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,120$6,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,025-5,753

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162016
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 Weight4,098 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 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 Room58.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 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 Legroom31.5 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 Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Total Requested390084%
Total Not Requested75016%

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?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested222572%
Total Not Requested85028%

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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