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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: $33,665

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $7,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,529

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $6,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122007
ModelExplorerExplorerSanta Fe
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $26,145
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $24,565
Package 205A 2,800    
AWD 2,000 2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
Touring Package     1,300
Ultimate Package     3,550
Package 205A 2,380    
AWD 1,820 1,820 1,860
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,696  
Touring Package     1,203
Ultimate Package     3,231
Options (change) 8,390 5,590 6,850
Options (change) 7,252 4,872 6,294
Destination 825 825 670
Total Price $41,310 $44,270 $33,665
Total Invoice $38,104 $40,965 $31,529

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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: $5,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,716
Model Year201220122007
ModelExplorerExplorerSanta Fe
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6242hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20235/60-18
Total Price$41,310$44,270$33,665
Adjustments for Features-2,015-3,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,295$40,940$33,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,645$0
Total Invoice$38,104$40,965$31,529
Adjustments for Features-1,859-3,0810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,245$37,884$31,529
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,639$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year201220122007
ModelExplorerExplorerSanta Fe
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$8,655$9,970$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,015$3,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,859-3,0810

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20122007
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 Weight4,731 lb.4,022 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.8 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 in34.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in53.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in44.6 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft310.0 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 XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested187562%
Total Not Requested115038%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Infinity, 605W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested235078%
Total Not Requested65022%

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