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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: $20,125

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $8,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,240

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $7,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerElantra
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,495 $29,245 $32,395 $17,845
Base Invoice $24,771 $27,273 $30,178 $17,113
SYNC 395      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560 560  
Sunroof       1,150
Floor mats       85
Bluetooth cell phone link       325
SYNC 336      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476 476  
Sunroof       1,047
Floor mats       68
Bluetooth cell phone link       292
Options (change) 955 560 560 1,560
Options (change) 812 476 476 1,407
Destination 785 785 785 720
Total Price $28,235 $30,590 $33,740 $20,125
Total Invoice $26,368 $28,534 $31,439 $19,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,807
Model Year2008200820082010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerElantra
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5A4
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)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18205/55-16
Total Price$28,235$30,590$33,740$20,125
Adjustments for Features-1,415-3,290-5,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,820$27,300$28,475$20,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$480$1,655$0
Total Invoice$26,368$28,534$31,439$19,240
Adjustments for Features-1,321-3,069-4,9060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,047$25,465$26,533$19,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$418$1,486$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2008200820082010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerElantra
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
4-speed automatic   $800
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 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails$250$250$250 
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 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
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
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,665$5,540$7,515$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,415$3,290$5,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,321-3,069-4,9060

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082010
ModelExplorerElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in104.3 in
Length193.4 in177.4 in
Width73.7 in69.9 in
Height72.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.0 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft314.2 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%
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%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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