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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: $8,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,017

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $7,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSanta Fe
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $24,395
Base Invoice $26,458 $29,319 $32,901 $22,858
Leather seating surfaces 995      
Convenience Package 595      
Sun and SYNC Package 795      
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310 1,310  
AWD 2,320 2,320 2,320 1,500
Sport Package 1,495      
Sunroof   850 850 850
Convenience Package   995    
255/50R20   1,325 630  
Roof rack       180
Class II trailer hitch       350
Leather seating surfaces 846      
Convenience Package 506      
Sun and SYNC Package 675      
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192 1,192  
AWD 2,112 2,112 2,112 1,406
Sport Package 1,271      
Sunroof   723 723 784
Convenience Package   846    
255/50R20   1,127 536  
Roof rack       110
Class II trailer hitch       259
Options (change) 7,510 6,800 5,110 2,880
Options (change) 6,602 6,000 4,563 2,559
Destination 815 815 815 600
Total Price $36,795 $39,230 $41,475 $27,875
Total Invoice $33,875 $36,134 $38,279 $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: $7,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,583
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSanta Fe
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8200hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7218, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20225/70-16
Total Price$36,795$39,230$41,475$27,875
Adjustments for Features-1,385-2,510-4,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,410$36,720$37,265$27,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,310$1,855$0
Total Invoice$33,875$36,134$38,279$26,017
Adjustments for Features-1,275-2,312-3,8860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,600$33,822$34,393$26,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,222$1,793$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year2009200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSanta Fe
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 $75
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  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Running boards$350$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio $200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$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$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 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,875$7,000$8,700$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,385$2,510$4,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,275-2,312-3,8860

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20092006
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 Weight4,706 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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested27539%
Total Not Requested42561%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Running boards350No
255/50R20 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested32525%
Total Not Requested100075%

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