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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: $26,410

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $14,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,190

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $14,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelExplorerExplorerElantra
TrimXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,775 $41,675 $21,800
Base Invoice $32,255 $39,800 $20,906
Package 202A 3,880    
Technology Feature Bundle 1,095    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   650  
3.5L V6   0  
Premium Package     2,250
Cargo net     50
Floor mats     125
7-speed automated manual     1,100
Illuminated door sill trim plates     250
Package 202A 3,686    
Technology Feature Bundle 1,040    
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515  
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   619  
3.5L V6   0  
Premium Package     2,048
Cargo net     41
Floor mats     100
7-speed automated manual     1,034
Illuminated door sill trim plates     226
Options (change) 6,570 2,245 3,775
Options (change) 6,241 2,134 3,449
Destination 945 945 835
Total Price $41,290 $44,865 $26,410
Total Invoice $39,441 $42,879 $25,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,652
Model Year201720172018
ModelExplorerExplorerElantra
TrimXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$41,290$44,865$26,410
Adjustments for Features-4,815-7,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,475$37,420$26,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$945$0
Total Invoice$39,441$42,879$25,190
Adjustments for Features-4,599-7,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,842$35,764$25,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$922$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201720172018
ModelExplorerExplorerElantra
TrimXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Remote start via app  $75
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,380$12,010$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,815$7,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,599-7,1150

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20172018
ModelExplorerElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length198.3 in179.9 in
Width78.9 in70.9 in
Height70.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,457 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.7 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested187556%
Total Not Requested150044%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested100093%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote climate control25No
Remote start via app75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested137567%
Total Not Requested67533%

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