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

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Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,925

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $8,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,018

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $7,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerElantra Touring
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,495 $29,245 $32,395 $19,495
Base Invoice $24,771 $27,273 $30,178 $18,687
SYNC 395      
Ironman Package 1,495      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560 560  
Cargo cover 90 90 90  
Roof rack crossbars   115 115 195
Rear bumper protector       40
Floor mats       95
Bluetooth cell phone link       325
SYNC 336      
Ironman Package 1,271      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476 476  
Cargo cover 77 77 77  
Roof rack crossbars   97 97 156
Rear bumper protector       32
Floor mats       76
Bluetooth cell phone link       292
Options (change) 2,540 765 765 655
Options (change) 2,160 650 650 556
Destination 785 785 785 775
Total Price $29,820 $30,795 $33,945 $20,925
Total Invoice $27,716 $28,708 $31,613 $20,018

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Touring SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,444
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerElantra Touring
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/65-17235/65-18215/45-17
Total Price$29,820$30,795$33,945$20,925
Adjustments for Features-2,425-2,625-4,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,395$28,170$29,345$20,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$1,950$0
Total Invoice$27,716$28,708$31,613$20,018
Adjustments for Features-2,254-2,447-4,2840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,462$26,261$27,329$20,018
Cost Above Minimum$0$799$1,867$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year2008200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerElantra Touring
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0 
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75   
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350   
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,000$4,200$6,175$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,425$2,625$4,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,254-2,447-4,2840

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year20082012
ModelExplorerElantra Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in176.2 in
Width73.7 in69.5 in
Height72.8 in59.8 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,938 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.4 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 ft324.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft324.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft365.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75No
Bodyside cladding350No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested117553%
Total Not Requested102547%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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%

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