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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: $35,200

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $8,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,994

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $6,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelExplorerExplorerSanta Fe
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $28,220
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $26,495
Third-row seat 875    
Rear HVAC unit 695    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 200
Convenience Package 995    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,700
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Touring Package     3,350
Roof rack crossbars     195
Floor mats     135
Bluetooth cell phone link     325
Class II trailer hitch     350
Third-row seat 744    
Rear HVAC unit 591    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 186
Convenience Package 846    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723  
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,581
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Touring Package     3,116
Roof rack crossbars     176
Floor mats     107
Bluetooth cell phone link     292
Class II trailer hitch     316
Options (change) 10,875 7,105 6,255
Options (change) 9,464 6,259 5,774
Destination 815 815 725
Total Price $43,305 $43,470 $35,200
Total Invoice $39,598 $39,975 $32,994

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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: $7,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,836
Model Year200920092008
ModelExplorerExplorerSanta Fe
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8242hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/60-18
Total Price$43,305$43,470$35,200
Adjustments for Features-840-1,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,465$42,230$35,200
Cost Above Minimum$235$0$0
Total Invoice$39,598$39,975$32,994
Adjustments for Features-768-1,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,830$38,835$32,994
Cost Above Minimum$0$5$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year200920092008
ModelExplorerExplorerSanta Fe
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$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 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
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 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600 $600
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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,115$6,515$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$840$1,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-768-1,1400

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20092008
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 Weight4,706 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
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 control125Yes
Total Requested45034%
Total Not Requested87566%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

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
Transmission cooler0No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested115051%
Total Not Requested110049%

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