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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: $30,070

Hyundai Kona Ultimate   
Difference: $17,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162021
ModelExplorerExplorerKona
TrimLimitedPlatinumUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,300 $52,970 $28,150
Package 301A 2,000    
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
Cargo cover 130 130  
Cargo tray 100 100 115
All-weather floor mats 75 75 165
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 250
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Cargo net     50
Floor mats     155
Package 301A 1,900    
Adaptive cruise control 1,094    
Cargo cover 124 124  
Cargo tray 95 95 0
All-weather floor mats 71 71 0
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 0
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Cargo net     0
Floor mats     0
Options (change) 5,190 445 735
Options (change) 4,932 423 0
Destination 945 945 1,185
Total Price $47,435 $54,360 $30,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Kona

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Kona Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,400
Model Year201620162021
ModelExplorerExplorerKona
TrimLimitedPlatinumUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/45-18
Total Price$47,435$54,360$30,070
Adjustments for Features-4,955-9,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,480$45,165$30,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,685$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year201620162021
ModelExplorerExplorerKona
TrimLimitedPlatinumUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0 
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$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Remote start via app  $75
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Curve control$50$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,580$14,820$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,955$9,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,734-8,7880

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year20162021
ModelExplorerKona
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in102.4 in
Length198.3 in164.0 in
Width78.9 in70.9 in
Height70.0 in61.0 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in34.6 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 ft319.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft319.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft345.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested117554%

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