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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: $20,050

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $16,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,114

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $15,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerElantra
TrimXLTLimitedSportSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,900 $38,100 $41,675 $16,570
Base Invoice $30,679 $35,528 $38,862 $15,909
Cargo tray 115 115 115 70
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595  
Package 201A 1,500      
Sunroof       1,150
Floor mats       85
Bluetooth cell phone link       325
Rear spoiler       375
Leather seating surfaces       800
Cargo tray 99 99 99 57
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 1,392  
Package 201A 1,309      
Sunroof       1,047
Floor mats       68
Bluetooth cell phone link       292
Rear spoiler       338
Leather seating surfaces       728
Options (change) 3,210 1,710 1,710 2,805
Options (change) 2,800 1,491 1,491 2,530
Destination 895 895 895 675
Total Price $37,005 $40,705 $44,280 $20,050
Total Invoice $34,374 $37,914 $41,248 $19,114

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,472
Model Year2014201420142008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerElantra
TrimXLTLimitedSportSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20205/55-16
Total Price$37,005$40,705$44,280$20,050
Adjustments for Features-5,155-8,220-9,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,850$32,485$35,035$20,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$3,185$0
Total Invoice$34,374$37,914$41,248$19,114
Adjustments for Features-4,788-7,656-8,6120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,586$30,258$32,636$19,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$672$3,050$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2014201420142008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerElantra
TrimXLTLimitedSportSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control  $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio $50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,005$11,070$12,095$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,155$8,220$9,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,788-7,656-8,6120

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20142008
ModelExplorerElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in104.3 in
Length197.1 in177.4 in
Width78.9 in69.9 in
Height70.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.0 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft314.2 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, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1375100%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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