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Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Kona Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Kona Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,475

Hyundai Kona Ultimate   
Difference: $8,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,220

Hyundai Kona Ultimate   
Difference: $5,866

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerKona
TrimEddie BauerLimitedUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $27,400
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $26,170
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Cargo cover 80 80  
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Floor mats     125
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Cargo cover 68 68  
Sunroof 723 723  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Floor mats     100
Options (change) 5,790 4,090 125
Options (change) 4,923 3,478 100
Destination 645 645 950
Total Price $36,635 $37,250 $28,475
Total Invoice $33,086 $33,701 $27,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Kona

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Kona Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,283
Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerKona
TrimEddie BauerLimitedUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionA5A5S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/45-18
Total Price$36,635$37,250$28,475
Adjustments for Features00-3,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,635$37,250$24,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$33,086$33,701$27,220
Adjustments for Features00-3,417
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,086$33,701$23,803
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerKona
TrimEddie BauerLimitedUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start via app  $75
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Cornering lights  $50
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,550$3,550$7,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,417

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year20062018
ModelExplorerKona
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in102.4 in
Length193.4 in164.0 in
Width73.7 in70.9 in
Height72.8 in61.0 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft319.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft319.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft345.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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