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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: $27,410

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $11,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,972

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $9,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102018
ModelExplorerExplorerElantra
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $22,100
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $21,078
Convenience Package 1,995    
Navigation system 1,995    
Remote start 385 385  
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845  
Ultimate Package     4,350
Floor mats     125
Convenience Package 1,696    
Navigation system 1,696    
Remote start 327 327  
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418  
Ultimate Package     3,959
Floor mats     100
Options (change) 4,375 3,230 4,475
Options (change) 3,719 2,745 4,059
Destination 815 815 835
Total Price $38,470 $40,325 $27,410
Total Invoice $35,578 $37,334 $25,972

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,402
Model Year201020102018
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$38,470$40,325$27,410
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,470$39,225$26,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0
Total Invoice$35,578$37,334$25,972
Adjustments for Features0-1,018-796
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,578$36,316$25,176
Cost Above Minimum$0$738$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201020102018
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Remote start via app  $75
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
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
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog lights$125$125 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
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$5,610$6,710$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,018-796

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20102018
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155056%
Total Not Requested122544%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested182545%
Total Not Requested225055%

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