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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: $17,005

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $19,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,761

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $17,778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelExplorerExplorerElantra
TrimXLTLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $15,215
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $14,074
Cargo cover 135 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 201A 2,075    
Package 2     1,100
Cargo net     40
Floor mats     80
Cargo cover 115 115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Package 201A 1,764    
Package 2     1,023
Cargo net     35
Floor mats     59
Options (change) 3,805 1,730 1,220
Options (change) 3,235 1,471 1,117
Destination 825 825 570
Total Price $36,150 $40,090 $17,005
Total Invoice $33,539 $37,248 $15,761

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,077
Model Year201120112006
ModelExplorerExplorerElantra
TrimXLTLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20195/60-15
Total Price$36,150$40,090$17,005
Adjustments for Features-6,145-9,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,005$30,980$17,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$975$0
Total Invoice$33,539$37,248$15,761
Adjustments for Features-5,701-8,4640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,838$28,784$15,761
Cost Above Minimum$0$946$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201120112006
ModelExplorerExplorerElantra
TrimXLTLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Heated front seats $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 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,380$11,345$2,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,145$9,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,701-8,4640

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20112006
ModelExplorerElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in102.7 in
Length197.1 in177.9 in
Width78.9 in67.7 in
Height70.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.2,785 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft337.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1575100%

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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