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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: $44,395

Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate   
Difference: $3,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,013

Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate   
Difference: $1,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelExplorerSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimLimitedSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $38,700 $39,400
Base Invoice $34,952 $36,753 $37,017
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Package 302A 4,305    
AWD 2,000 1,750 1,750
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Second-row buckets 750    
Cargo cover 135 190 190
All-weather floor mats 75 155 155
Tech Package   2,100 2,100
Cargo net   50 50
Floor mats   150 150
Class II trailer hitch   350 350
Trailer Tow Package 484    
Package 302A 3,659    
AWD 1,820 1,644 1,625
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Second-row buckets 638    
Cargo cover 115 153 153
All-weather floor mats 64 124 124
Tech Package   1,911 1,911
Cargo net   41 41
Floor mats   121 121
Class II trailer hitch   316 316
Options (change) 9,430 4,745 4,745
Options (change) 8,136 4,310 4,291
Destination 825 950 950
Total Price $47,790 $44,395 $45,095
Total Invoice $43,913 $42,013 $42,258

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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: $3,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,463
Model Year201120172017
ModelExplorerSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimLimitedSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$47,790$44,395$45,095
Adjustments for Features0-595-595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,790$43,800$44,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700
Total Invoice$43,913$42,013$42,258
Adjustments for Features0-563-558
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,913$41,450$41,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$250

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year201120172017
ModelExplorerSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimLimitedSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Curve control$50  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$7,230$7,825$7,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$595$595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-563-558

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20112017
ModelExplorerSanta Fe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in110.2 in
Length197.1 in193.1 in
Width78.9 in74.2 in
Height70.4 in66.5 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in35.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in53.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in44.1 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in30.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft340.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft380.0 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%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested287572%
Total Not Requested110028%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70029%
Total Not Requested170071%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70029%
Total Not Requested170071%

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