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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

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T   
Difference: $2,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,392

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T   
Difference: $1,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExplorerSanta Fe Sport
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $30,650
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $29,059
Luxury Package 1,290    
Third-row seat 875 375  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 115
Remote start 385 385 350
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,750
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Technology Package     4,350
Rear bumper protector     50
Floor mats     110
Class II trailer hitch     350
Luxury Package 1,097    
Third-row seat 744 319  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 92
Remote start 326 326 316
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,646
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Technology Package     3,959
Rear bumper protector     41
Floor mats     88
Class II trailer hitch     316
Options (change) 10,920 7,635 7,075
Options (change) 9,500 6,709 6,458
Destination 785 785 875
Total Price $40,950 $40,815 $38,600
Total Invoice $37,558 $37,672 $36,392

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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: $4,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,735
Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExplorerSanta Fe Sport
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8264hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/55-19
Total Price$40,950$40,815$38,600
Adjustments for Features00-2,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,950$40,815$35,875
Cost Above Minimum$135$0$0
Total Invoice$37,558$37,672$36,392
Adjustments for Features00-2,569
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,558$37,672$33,823
Cost Above Minimum$0$114$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExplorerSanta Fe Sport
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
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
Door sill trim plates  $100
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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,300$6,300$9,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,569

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Model Year20082014
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 Weight4,706 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Surround sound250No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
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 audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested115025%
Total Not Requested340075%

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