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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: $41,695

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0T Limited   
Difference: $975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelExplorerSanta Fe
TrimLimited2.0T Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $37,875
AWD 2,000 1,550
Blind spot warning system 595  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
All-weather floor mats 75 130
Cargo cover 135 190
Roof rack crossbars 120 250
Power liftgate 495  
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   125
Class II trailer hitch   350
AWD 1,820 1,457
Blind spot warning system 506  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
All-weather floor mats 64 104
Cargo cover 115 153
Roof rack crossbars 106 226
Power liftgate 421  
Cargo net   41
Floor mats   100
Class II trailer hitch   316
Options (change) 3,990 2,645
Options (change) 3,516 2,397
Destination 825 1,175
Total Price $42,670 $41,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0T Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,176
Model Year20122020
ModelExplorerSanta Fe
TrimLimited2.0T Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6235hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-19
Total Price$42,670$41,695
Adjustments for Features-2,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,665$41,695

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20122020
ModelExplorerSanta Fe
TrimLimited2.0T Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$7,355$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8610

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20122020
ModelExplorerSanta Fe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in108.9 in
Length197.1 in187.8 in
Width78.9 in74.4 in
Height70.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.4,063 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in40.9 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 ft335.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft335.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft371.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe specs.

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 2.0T Limited

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

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