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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: $29,955

Hyundai Santa Fe SE   
Difference: $5,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,353

Hyundai Santa Fe SE   
Difference: $4,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020092009
ModelExplorerSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimXLTSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $24,895 $28,845
Base Invoice $27,404 $23,652 $27,076
SYNC and Sirius Package 670    
Third-row seat 875    
4.6L V8 1,310    
AWD 2,320 1,700 1,700
Touring Package   1,800  
Floor mats   135 125
Bluetooth cell phone link   325 325
Class II trailer hitch   350 350
SYNC and Sirius Package 569    
Third-row seat 744    
4.6L V8 1,192    
AWD 2,112 1,598 1,581
Touring Package   1,638  
Floor mats   107 100
Bluetooth cell phone link   292 292
Class II trailer hitch   316 316
Options (change) 5,175 4,310 2,500
Options (change) 4,617 3,951 2,289
Destination 815 750 750
Total Price $35,270 $29,955 $32,095
Total Invoice $32,836 $28,353 $30,115

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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: $5,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,367
Model Year201020092009
ModelExplorerSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimXLTSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8242hp V6242hp V6
TransmissionA6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4120, 6605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$35,270$29,955$32,095
Adjustments for Features0-645-2,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,270$29,310$29,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$35$0
Total Invoice$32,836$28,353$30,115
Adjustments for Features0-611-2,646
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,836$27,742$27,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$273$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year201020092009
ModelExplorerSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimXLTSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Outside temperature display$50 $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$4,630$5,275$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$645$2,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-611-2,646

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20102009
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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested47579%
Total Not Requested12521%
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%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe SE

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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