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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: $29,425

Hyundai Santa Fe SE   
Difference: $4,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,942

Hyundai Santa Fe SE   
Difference: $4,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelExplorerSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimXLTSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $26,225 $27,275
Base Invoice $27,404 $24,915 $25,630
SYNC and Sirius Package 670    
4.6L V8 1,310    
AWD 2,320 1,900 1,700
Floor mats   125 125
Class II trailer hitch   350 350
3.5L V6     1,950
SYNC and Sirius Package 569    
4.6L V8 1,192    
AWD 2,112 1,786 1,581
Floor mats   100 100
Class II trailer hitch   316 316
3.5L V6     1,814
Options (change) 4,300 2,375 4,125
Options (change) 3,873 2,202 3,811
Destination 815 825 825
Total Price $34,395 $29,425 $32,225
Total Invoice $32,092 $27,942 $30,266

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,555
Model Year201020122012
ModelExplorerSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimXLTSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4120, 6605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$34,395$29,425$32,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,480-3,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,395$27,945$28,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$32,092$27,942$30,266
Adjustments for Features0-1,405-3,574
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,092$26,537$26,692
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$155

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year201020122012
ModelExplorerSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimXLTSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
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$3,645$5,125$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,480$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,405-3,574

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20102012
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.4,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.0 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 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 ft334.2 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 streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe SE

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested112592%
Total Not Requested1008%

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