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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: $26,325

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $18,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,019

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $18,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerElantra GT
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $18,800
Base Invoice $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $18,121
Cargo cover 130 130 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695    
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140  
Tech and Style Packages       5,925
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       275
Rear bumper protector       70
Floor mats       125
Roof rack       295
Cargo cover 124 124 124  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610    
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133  
Tech and Style Packages       5,392
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       248
Rear bumper protector       57
Floor mats       100
Roof rack       266
Options (change) 1,965 1,965 270 6,690
Options (change) 1,867 1,867 257 6,063
Destination 995 995 995 835
Total Price $45,050 $48,910 $55,205 $26,325
Total Invoice $43,058 $46,745 $52,764 $25,019

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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: $11,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,377
Model Year2018201820182016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerElantra GT
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20215/45-17
Total Price$45,050$48,910$55,205$26,325
Adjustments for Features-6,970-8,395-14,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,080$40,515$41,095$26,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,435$3,015$0
Total Invoice$43,058$46,745$52,764$25,019
Adjustments for Features-6,662-8,023-13,4860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,396$38,722$39,278$25,019
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,326$2,882$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Model Year2018201820182016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerElantra GT
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Wide-view front camera$150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Class III trailer hitch $250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Compass$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats$200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $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
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,720$11,145$16,860$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,970$8,395$14,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,662-8,023-13,4860

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Model Year20182016
ModelExplorerElantra GT
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in104.3 in
Length198.3 in169.3 in
Width78.9 in70.1 in
Height70.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.2,918 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft351.0 ft3

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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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
App support0Yes
LED tail lights0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Metal pedals75No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested565087%
Total Not Requested85013%

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