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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: $40,105

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,084

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,066

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelExplorerExplorerSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $38,850 $39,550
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $36,894 $37,156
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795    
Third-row seat 845 845    
Rear HVAC unit 650 650    
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Luxury Package 1,700      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200    
Roof rack crossbars 60 60 250 250
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Sunroof 850 850    
Floor mats     150 150
Class II trailer hitch     350 350
AWD     1,750 1,750
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676    
Third-row seat 718 718    
Rear HVAC unit 553 553    
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Luxury Package 1,445      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068    
Roof rack crossbars 51 51 226 226
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Sunroof 723 723    
Floor mats     121 121
Class II trailer hitch     316 316
AWD     1,643 1,626
Options (change) 9,260 7,560 2,500 2,500
Options (change) 7,921 6,476 2,306 2,289
Destination 645 645 950 950
Total Price $40,105 $40,720 $42,300 $43,000
Total Invoice $36,084 $36,699 $40,150 $40,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,938
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelExplorerExplorerSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$40,105$40,720$42,300$43,000
Adjustments for Features00-6,325-6,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,105$40,720$35,975$36,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$700
Total Invoice$36,084$36,699$40,150$40,395
Adjustments for Features00-6,004-5,942
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,084$36,699$34,146$34,453
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$307

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year2006200620182018
ModelExplorerExplorerSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Second-row high console$250$250  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,175$4,175$10,500$10,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,325$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments00-6,004-5,942

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20062018
ModelExplorerSanta Fe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in110.2 in
Length193.4 in193.1 in
Width73.7 in74.2 in
Height72.8 in66.5 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 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 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in40.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in35.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in44.1 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in30.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft340.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft380.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107562%
Total Not Requested65038%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%

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