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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: $41,540

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate   
Difference: $6,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,198

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate   
Difference: $4,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelExplorerSanta Fe Sport
TrimLimited2.0T Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $36,500
Base Invoice $35,268 $34,542
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
AWD 2,000 1,750
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo cover 135 190
All-weather floor mats 75 130
Tech Package   1,550
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   125
Class II trailer hitch   350
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
AWD 1,820 1,636
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Cargo cover 115 153
All-weather floor mats 64 104
Tech Package   1,411
Cargo net   41
Floor mats   100
Class II trailer hitch   316
Options (change) 8,875 4,145
Options (change) 7,664 3,761
Destination 825 895
Total Price $47,555 $41,540
Total Invoice $43,757 $39,198

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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 Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,703
Model Year20122017
ModelExplorerSanta Fe Sport
TrimLimited2.0T Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-19
Total Price$47,555$41,540
Adjustments for Features-9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,625$41,540
Total Invoice$43,757$39,198
Adjustments for Features-8560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,901$39,198

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Model Year20122017
ModelExplorerSanta Fe Sport
TrimLimited2.0T Ultimate
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
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 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 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$8,605$7,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8560

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Model Year20122017
ModelExplorerSanta Fe Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length197.1 in185.0 in
Width78.9 in74.0 in
Height70.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,898 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

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested287569%
Total Not Requested130031%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested170089%

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