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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: $23,140

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $15,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,086

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $14,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelExplorerExplorerElantra
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $20,195
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $19,349
Navigation system 795 795  
Package 205A 2,800    
2.0L I4 995 995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Premium Package     2,100
Floor mats     95
Navigation system 676 676  
Package 205A 2,380    
2.0L I4 906 906  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Premium Package     1,911
Floor mats     76
Options (change) 6,185 3,385 2,195
Options (change) 5,318 2,938 1,987
Destination 825 825 750
Total Price $39,105 $42,065 $23,140
Total Invoice $36,170 $39,031 $22,086

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,802
Model Year201220122011
ModelExplorerExplorerElantra
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4240hp I4148hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/45-17
Total Price$39,105$42,065$23,140
Adjustments for Features-4,630-6,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,475$35,870$23,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0
Total Invoice$36,170$39,031$22,086
Adjustments for Features-4,282-5,7480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,888$33,283$22,086
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201220122011
ModelExplorerExplorerElantra
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$7,480$9,045$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,630$6,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,282-5,7480

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122011
ModelExplorerElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length197.1 in178.3 in
Width78.9 in69.9 in
Height70.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,503 lb.2,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in33.1 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested137545%
Total Not Requested165055%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%

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