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Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,965

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $12,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,726

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $11,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerElantra
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,495 $29,245 $32,395 $15,215
Base Invoice $24,771 $27,273 $30,178 $14,074
Ironman Package 1,495      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560 560  
Cargo cover 90 90 90  
Package 2       1,100
Floor mats       80
Ironman Package 1,271      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476 476  
Cargo cover 77 77 77  
Package 2       1,023
Floor mats       59
Options (change) 2,145 650 650 1,180
Options (change) 1,824 553 553 1,082
Destination 785 785 785 570
Total Price $29,425 $30,680 $33,830 $16,965
Total Invoice $27,380 $28,611 $31,516 $15,726

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,974
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerElantra
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/65-17235/65-18195/60-15
Total Price$29,425$30,680$33,830$16,965
Adjustments for Features-3,955-4,255-5,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,470$26,425$27,850$16,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$955$2,380$0
Total Invoice$27,380$28,611$31,516$15,726
Adjustments for Features-3,680-3,968-5,5710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,700$24,643$25,945$15,726
Cost Above Minimum$0$943$2,245$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2008200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerElantra
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
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 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75   
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats$200 $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $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
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,000$5,300$7,025$1,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,955$4,255$5,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,680-3,968-5,5710

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082006
ModelExplorerElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in102.7 in
Length193.4 in177.9 in
Width73.7 in67.7 in
Height72.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,785 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.0 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 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft337.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Machined alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75No
Bodyside cladding350No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested92542%
Total Not Requested127558%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GT

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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