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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: $39,370

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T   
Difference: $8,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,095

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T   
Difference: $6,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerSanta Fe Sport
TrimLimited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $31,250
Base Invoice $35,268 $29,620
AWD 2,000 1,750
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
All-weather floor mats 75 115
Cargo cover 135 150
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Ultimate Package   4,350
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   110
Class II trailer hitch   350
Remote start   350
AWD 1,820 1,647
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
All-weather floor mats 64 92
Cargo cover 115 121
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Ultimate Package   3,959
Cargo net   41
Floor mats   88
Class II trailer hitch   316
Remote start   316
Options (change) 8,875 7,225
Options (change) 7,664 6,580
Destination 825 895
Total Price $47,555 $39,370
Total Invoice $43,757 $37,095

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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: $4,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,644
Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerSanta Fe Sport
TrimLimited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6264hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-19
Total Price$47,555$39,370
Adjustments for Features-3,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,275$39,370
Total Invoice$43,757$37,095
Adjustments for Features-3,0180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,739$37,095

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerSanta Fe Sport
TrimLimited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Infotainment 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$8,555$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0180

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerSanta Fe Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length197.1 in184.6 in
Width78.9 in74.0 in
Height70.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.4 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft371.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested222553%
Total Not Requested195047%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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 headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
235/55HR19 tires400No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested350077%
Total Not Requested105023%

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