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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: $42,125

Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate   
Difference: $1,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,662

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelExplorerExplorerSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $38,700 $39,400
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $36,753 $37,017
Third-row seat 875      
Rear HVAC unit 695      
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505 1,995    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 155 155
Sunroof 850 850    
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,750 1,750
255/50R20 1,325 630    
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795    
Rear bumper protector     70 70
Floor mats     150 150
Class II trailer hitch     350 350
Third-row seat 744      
Rear HVAC unit 591      
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129 1,696    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 124 124
Sunroof 723 723    
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,644 1,625
255/50R20 1,127 536    
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676    
Rear bumper protector     57 57
Floor mats     121 121
Class II trailer hitch     316 316
Options (change) 10,950 7,975 2,475 2,475
Options (change) 9,528 6,999 2,262 2,243
Destination 815 815 950 950
Total Price $43,380 $44,340 $42,125 $42,825
Total Invoice $39,662 $40,715 $39,965 $40,210

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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: $5,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,786
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelExplorerExplorerSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$43,380$44,340$42,125$42,825
Adjustments for Features0-650-4,310-4,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,380$43,690$37,815$38,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$310$0$700
Total Invoice$39,662$40,715$39,965$40,210
Adjustments for Features0-597-4,089-4,047
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,662$40,118$35,876$36,163
Cost Above Minimum$0$456$0$287

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year2009200920172017
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
AWD$1700$1700$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
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Around view cameras  $500$500
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row high console $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
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats$600 $600$600
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  
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Total Value of Features$6,615$7,265$10,925$10,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$4,310$4,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-597-4,089-4,047

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20092017
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 Weight4,706 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

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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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