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Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,600

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $105

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,804

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelExplorerExplorerSanta Fe Sport
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $31,250
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $29,620
Luxury Package 1,700    
Third-row seat 845 845  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Sunroof 850 850  
Ultimate Package     4,350
Floor mats     110
Class II trailer hitch     350
AWD     1,750
Luxury Package 1,445    
Third-row seat 718 718  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Sunroof 723 723  
Ultimate Package     3,959
Floor mats     88
Class II trailer hitch     316
AWD     1,647
Options (change) 7,755 6,055 6,560
Options (change) 6,641 5,196 6,010
Destination 645 645 895
Total Price $38,600 $39,215 $38,705
Total Invoice $34,804 $35,419 $36,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,493
Model Year200620062016
ModelExplorerExplorerSanta Fe Sport
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8264hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/55-19
Total Price$38,600$39,215$38,705
Adjustments for Features00-5,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,600$39,215$33,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$34,804$35,419$36,525
Adjustments for Features00-5,214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,804$35,419$31,311
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Model Year200620062016
ModelExplorerExplorerSanta Fe Sport
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app  $25
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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$4,275$4,275$9,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,214

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Model Year20062016
ModelExplorerSanta Fe Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in184.6 in
Width73.7 in74.0 in
Height72.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.4 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 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft371.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Surround sound250No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Door sill trim plates100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested105023%
Total Not Requested350077%

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