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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: $34,520

Hyundai Santa Fe SE   
Difference: $825

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,812

Hyundai Santa Fe SE   
Difference: $88

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102017201720172017
ModelExplorerSanta FeSanta FeSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimXLTSELimitedSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $30,800 $34,950 $38,700 $39,400
Base Invoice $27,404 $29,335 $32,883 $36,753 $37,017
Third-row seat 875        
SYNC and Sirius Package 670        
4.6L V8 1,310        
All-weather floor mats 75 155 155 155 155
AWD 2,320 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Rear bumper protector   70 70 70 70
Floor mats   150 150 150 150
Class II trailer hitch   350 350 350 350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   295      
Third-row seat 744        
SYNC and Sirius Package 569        
4.6L V8 1,192        
All-weather floor mats 64 124 124 124 124
AWD 2,112 1,643 1,625 1,644 1,625
Rear bumper protector   57 57 57 57
Floor mats   121 121 121 121
Class II trailer hitch   316 316 316 316
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   266      
Options (change) 5,250 2,770 2,475 2,475 2,475
Options (change) 4,681 2,527 2,243 2,262 2,243
Destination 815 950 950 950 950
Total Price $35,345 $34,520 $38,375 $42,125 $42,825
Total Invoice $32,900 $32,812 $36,076 $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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,887
Model Year20102017201720172017
ModelExplorerSanta FeSanta FeSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimXLTSELimitedSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6?, 6?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/60-18235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$35,345$34,520$38,375$42,125$42,825
Adjustments for Features0-2,945-5,745-9,445-9,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,345$31,575$32,630$32,680$33,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,055$1,105$1,805
Total Invoice$32,900$32,812$36,076$39,965$40,210
Adjustments for Features0-2,799-5,401-8,961-8,868
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,900$30,013$30,675$31,004$31,342
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$662$991$1,329

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20102017201720172017
ModelExplorerSanta FeSanta FeSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimXLTSELimitedSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125$125
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Around view cameras   $500$500
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Full-size spare tire$225    
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200  
Safety key$5    
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25    
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Roof rack$300    
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25    
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Stain-resistant fabric $100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
White-letter tires$0    
Total Value of Features$4,430$7,375$10,175$13,875$13,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,945$5,745$9,445$9,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,799-5,401-8,961-8,868

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20102017
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 XLT

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 bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Total Requested52588%
Total Not Requested7512%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%

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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