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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: $24,375

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $20,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,253

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $19,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820152015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerElantraElantra
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $21,700 $21,600
Base Invoice $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $20,766 $20,672
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695      
Ultimate Package       2,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       275 275
Floor mats       125 125
Rear spoiler       295  
Remote start       350 350
Tech Package         1,200
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610      
Ultimate Package       2,184  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       248 248
Floor mats       100 100
Rear spoiler       266  
Remote start       316 316
Tech Package         1,092
Options (change) 1,695 1,695 0 3,445 1,950
Options (change) 1,610 1,610 0 3,114 1,756
Destination 995 995 995 825 825
Total Price $44,780 $48,640 $54,935 $25,970 $24,375
Total Invoice $42,801 $46,488 $52,507 $24,705 $23,253

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,131
Model Year20182018201820152015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerElantraElantra
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6145hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12360, 6360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$44,780$48,640$54,935$25,970$24,375
Adjustments for Features-8,905-10,330-16,045-1,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,875$38,310$38,890$24,345$24,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,435$3,015$0$30
Total Invoice$42,801$46,488$52,507$24,705$23,253
Adjustments for Features-8,511-9,873-15,336-1,5460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,290$36,615$37,171$23,159$23,253
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,325$2,881$0$94

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20182018201820152015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerElantraElantra
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
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  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125  
Remote climate control$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$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Curve control$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Hill descent control $250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Terrain selector $200$200  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Wide-view front camera$150 $150  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration   $50 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Sunroof   $900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive, small   $5$5
Pandora internet radio connectivity   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Compass$0$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Door sill trim plates$100  $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  
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200  
Metal pedals    $75
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  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
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  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,960$13,385$19,100$4,680$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,905$10,330$16,045$1,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,511-9,873-15,336-1,5460

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20182015
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
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
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%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Pandora internet radio connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested77557%
Total Not Requested57543%

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