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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: $26,255

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $15,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,962

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $14,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182014
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerElantra
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $21,650
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $20,719
Technology Feature Bundle 935        
Package 202A 4,100        
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695    
Technology Package         2,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         275
Floor mats         125
Rear spoiler         295
Remote start         350
Technology Feature Bundle 888        
Package 202A 3,895        
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Technology Package         2,503
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         248
Floor mats         100
Rear spoiler         266
Remote start         316
Options (change) 6,730 1,695 1,695 0 3,795
Options (change) 6,393 1,610 1,610 0 3,433
Destination 995 995 995 995 810
Total Price $41,745 $44,780 $48,640 $54,935 $26,255
Total Invoice $39,877 $42,801 $46,488 $52,507 $24,962

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,215
Model Year20182018201820182014
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerElantra
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6145hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20215/45-17
Total Price$41,745$44,780$48,640$54,935$26,255
Adjustments for Features-4,920-7,285-8,710-14,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,825$37,495$39,930$40,510$26,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$3,105$3,685$0
Total Invoice$39,877$42,801$46,488$52,507$24,962
Adjustments for Features-4,700-6,963-8,325-13,7870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,177$35,838$38,163$38,720$24,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$661$2,986$3,543$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20182018201820182014
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerElantra
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration    $50
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
HD radio $50$50$50 
Pandora internet radio connectivity    $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates $100  $100
Heated second row seats $200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,320$11,685$13,110$18,825$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,920$7,285$8,710$14,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,700-6,963-8,325-13,7870

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20182014
ModelExplorerElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length198.3 in179.1 in
Width78.9 in69.9 in
Height70.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.2,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested190054%
Total Not Requested165046%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Pandora internet radio connectivity0Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested222585%
Total Not Requested40015%

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