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

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Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,560

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $3,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,425

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $1,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelExplorerExplorerSanta Fe
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $27,195
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $25,556
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Sunroof 850 850  
Tubular side steps, bright finish   150  
3.5L V6     1,950
Premium Package     2,050
Floor mats     125
Class II trailer hitch     350
Tubular side steps     395
AWD     1,700
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Sunroof 723 723  
Tubular side steps, bright finish   128  
3.5L V6     1,814
Premium Package     1,907
Floor mats     100
Class II trailer hitch     316
Tubular side steps     356
AWD     1,581
Options (change) 6,715 5,165 6,570
Options (change) 5,757 4,440 6,074
Destination 645 645 795
Total Price $37,560 $38,325 $34,560
Total Invoice $33,920 $34,663 $32,425

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,958
Model Year200620062011
ModelExplorerExplorerSanta Fe
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8276hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/60-18
Total Price$37,560$38,325$34,560
Adjustments for Features0-150-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,560$38,175$31,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$33,920$34,663$32,425
Adjustments for Features0-136-2,463
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,920$34,527$29,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$607$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year200620062011
ModelExplorerExplorerSanta Fe
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350  
Tubular side steps  $350
Tubular side steps, bright finish $500 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,050$3,200$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-136-2,463

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20062011
ModelExplorerSanta Fe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in184.1 in
Width73.7 in74.4 in
Height72.8 in67.9 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.8 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 ft334.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft334.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft378.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67539%
Total Not Requested105061%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested112592%
Total Not Requested1008%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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