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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: $35,250

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $9,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,035

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $8,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelExplorerSanta Fe
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,780 $28,220
Base Invoice $38,027 $26,495
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Rear bumper protector 85  
Roof rack crossbars 135 195
Navigation system 795 200
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Touring Package   3,350
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   135
Bluetooth cell phone link   325
Class II trailer hitch   350
AWD   1,700
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Rear bumper protector 74  
Roof rack crossbars 118 176
Navigation system 694 186
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Touring Package   3,116
Cargo net   41
Floor mats   107
Bluetooth cell phone link   292
Class II trailer hitch   316
AWD   1,581
Options (change) 3,180 6,305
Options (change) 2,775 5,815
Destination 895 725
Total Price $44,855 $35,250
Total Invoice $41,697 $33,035

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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: $6,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,985
Model Year20132008
ModelExplorerSanta Fe
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6242hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/60-18
Total Price$44,855$35,250
Adjustments for Features-2,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,975$35,250
Total Invoice$41,697$33,035
Adjustments for Features-2,6770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,020$33,035

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20132008
ModelExplorerSanta Fe
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Universal garage door opener $100
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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
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 (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,555$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6770

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20132008
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 Weight4,921 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 Sport

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%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
AC power outlet100No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Transmission cooler0No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested115051%
Total Not Requested110049%

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