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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: $25,960

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $8,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,696

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $7,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExplorerElantra
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $21,650
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $20,719
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Remote start 385 385 350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     275
Technology Package     2,750
Floor mats     125
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Remote start 326 326 316
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     248
Technology Package     2,503
Floor mats     100
Options (change) 4,740 2,940 3,500
Options (change) 4,028 2,498 3,167
Destination 785 785 810
Total Price $34,770 $36,120 $25,960
Total Invoice $32,086 $33,461 $24,696

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,315
Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExplorerElantra
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6145hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/45-17
Total Price$34,770$36,120$25,960
Adjustments for Features-1,165-1,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,605$34,455$25,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$32,086$33,461$24,696
Adjustments for Features-1,075-1,5420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,011$31,919$24,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$908$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExplorerElantra
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel 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
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,490$4,990$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,165$1,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,075-1,5420

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082014
ModelExplorerElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in179.1 in
Width73.7 in69.9 in
Height72.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in33.1 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft314.8 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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Pandora internet radio connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested192573%
Total Not Requested70027%

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