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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: $34,875

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $2,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,702

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $1,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072008
ModelExplorerExplorerSanta Fe
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $28,220
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $26,495
Third-row seat 845 375  
Rear HVAC unit 675 285  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,450    
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 195
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 200
Touring Package     3,350
Floor mats     135
Class II trailer hitch     350
AWD     1,700
Third-row seat 718 319  
Rear HVAC unit 574 243  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,232    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 176
Sunroof 723 723  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 186
Touring Package     3,116
Floor mats     107
Class II trailer hitch     316
AWD     1,581
Options (change) 7,770 5,460 5,930
Options (change) 6,696 4,734 5,482
Destination 735 735 725
Total Price $36,875 $37,310 $34,875
Total Invoice $34,221 $34,830 $32,702

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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: $3,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,621
Model Year200720072008
ModelExplorerExplorerSanta Fe
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8242hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/60-18
Total Price$36,875$37,310$34,875
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,875$37,060$33,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$185$0
Total Invoice$34,221$34,830$32,702
Adjustments for Features0-233-1,102
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,221$34,597$31,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$376$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year200720072008
ModelExplorerExplorerSanta Fe
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
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
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Surround sound  $250
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,275$3,525$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-233-1,102

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20072008
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.4,022 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.8 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 in34.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in44.6 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft310.0 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

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested75077%
Total Not Requested22523%
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

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested75077%
Total Not Requested22523%
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%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
AC power outlet100No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Transmission cooler0No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested115051%
Total Not Requested110049%

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