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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: $27,875

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $2,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,017

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $2,224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSanta Fe
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,370 $28,370 $31,115 $24,395
Base Invoice $24,030 $26,790 $29,361 $22,858
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295 1,295  
Convenience Group 250      
Ironman Package 1,495      
Sunroof 850 850 850 850
Cargo cover 90 90 90  
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350  
Luxury Package   1,450    
Roof rack crossbars   115 115  
Class II trailer hitch       350
AWD       1,500
Roof rack       180
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192 1,192  
Convenience Group 213      
Ironman Package 1,271      
Sunroof 723 723 723 784
Cargo cover 77 77 77  
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298  
Luxury Package   1,232    
Roof rack crossbars   97 97  
Class II trailer hitch       259
AWD       1,406
Roof rack       110
Options (change) 3,980 4,150 2,700 2,880
Options (change) 3,476 3,619 2,387 2,559
Destination 735 735 735 600
Total Price $30,085 $33,255 $34,550 $27,875
Total Invoice $28,241 $31,144 $32,483 $26,017

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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: $3,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,545
Model Year2007200720072006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSanta Fe
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8200hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4290, 7290, 7218, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/65-17235/65-18225/70-16
Total Price$30,085$33,255$34,550$27,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,775-2,025-1,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,085$31,480$32,525$26,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$2,440$0
Total Invoice$28,241$31,144$32,483$26,017
Adjustments for Features0-1,662-1,904-1,321
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,241$29,482$30,579$24,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,241$2,338$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year2007200720072006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSanta Fe
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor $50$50 
Side curtain airbags $350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  $350
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75   
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,975$4,750$5,000$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,775$2,025$1,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,662-1,904-1,321

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20072006
ModelExplorerSanta Fe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in103.1 in
Length193.4 in177.2 in
Width73.7 in72.7 in
Height72.8 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.9 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 ft330.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft330.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft377.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75No
Bodyside cladding350Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
White-letter tires0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested162574%
Total Not Requested57526%

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 wheel125No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62536%
Total Not Requested110064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

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