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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: $33,865

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $9,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,770

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $8,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelExplorerSanta Fe
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $26,645
Base Invoice $34,952 $25,030
Navigation system 795  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Roof rack crossbars 120  
AWD 2,000 1,700
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
3.5L V6   1,950
Premium Package   2,250
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   125
Class II trailer hitch   350
Navigation system 676  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Roof rack crossbars 106  
AWD 1,820 1,581
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
3.5L V6   1,814
Premium Package   2,093
Cargo net   41
Floor mats   100
Class II trailer hitch   316
Options (change) 5,080 6,425
Options (change) 4,442 5,945
Destination 825 795
Total Price $43,440 $33,865
Total Invoice $40,219 $31,770

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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: $5,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,625
Model Year20112010
ModelExplorerSanta Fe
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/60-18
Total Price$43,440$33,865
Adjustments for Features-4,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,310$33,865
Total Invoice$40,219$31,770
Adjustments for Features-3,8240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,395$31,770

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20112010
ModelExplorerSanta Fe
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Total Value of Features$8,855$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8240

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20112010
ModelExplorerSanta Fe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length197.1 in184.1 in
Width78.9 in74.4 in
Height70.4 in67.9 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft334.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft334.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft378.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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 outlet100Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Infinity, 605W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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