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Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra GT Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra GT Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,125

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $8,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,834

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $7,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExplorerElantra GT
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $18,750
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $18,074
Luxury Package 1,290    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Cargo cover 90 90  
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
Tech and Style Packages     5,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     275
Roof rack     295
Floor mats     125
Rear bumper protector     70
Luxury Package 1,097    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Cargo cover 77 77  
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
Tech and Style Packages     5,279
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     248
Roof rack     266
Floor mats     100
Rear bumper protector     57
Options (change) 4,560 2,760 6,565
Options (change) 3,876 2,346 5,950
Destination 785 785 810
Total Price $34,590 $35,940 $26,125
Total Invoice $31,934 $33,309 $24,834

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,223
Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExplorerElantra GT
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7180, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/45-17
Total Price$34,590$35,940$26,125
Adjustments for Features-950-1,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,640$34,490$26,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$31,934$33,309$24,834
Adjustments for Features-877-1,3440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,057$31,965$24,834
Cost Above Minimum$0$908$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExplorerElantra GT
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,925$5,425$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$1,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-877-1,3440

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Model Year20082014
ModelExplorerElantra GT
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in104.3 in
Length193.4 in169.3 in
Width73.7 in70.1 in
Height72.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft351.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GT

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech and Style Packages
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 180W, 6 speakers350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250No
Metal pedals75No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
215/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested265047%
Total Not Requested302553%

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