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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: $25,810

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $8,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,521

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $7,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerElantra
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $22,350
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $21,311
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Tech Package     2,500
Floor mats     125
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Tech Package     2,275
Floor mats     100
Options (change) 4,355 2,555 2,625
Options (change) 3,702 2,172 2,375
Destination 785 785 835
Total Price $34,385 $35,735 $25,810
Total Invoice $31,760 $33,135 $24,521

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,625
Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerElantra
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6147hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/45-17
Total Price$34,385$35,735$25,810
Adjustments for Features-665-1,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,720$34,570$25,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$31,760$33,135$24,521
Adjustments for Features-614-1,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,146$32,055$24,521
Cost Above Minimum$0$909$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200820082017
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
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
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 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
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$4,665$5,165$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$665$1,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-614-1,0800

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082017
ModelExplorerElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in179.9 in
Width73.7 in70.9 in
Height72.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,768 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.7 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 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft314.4 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

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Text dictation50No
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185075%
Total Not Requested62525%

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