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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: $34,325

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $10,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,214

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $9,409

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelExplorerSanta Fe
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,780 $27,275
Base Invoice $38,027 $25,630
Navigation system 795  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Roof rack crossbars 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
3.5L V6   1,950
Premium Package   2,050
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   125
Class II trailer hitch   350
AWD   1,700
Navigation system 694  
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Roof rack crossbars 118  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
3.5L V6   1,814
Premium Package   1,907
Cargo net   41
Floor mats   100
Class II trailer hitch   316
AWD   1,581
Options (change) 3,095 6,225
Options (change) 2,701 5,759
Destination 895 825
Total Price $44,770 $34,325
Total Invoice $41,623 $32,214

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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: $7,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,569
Model Year20132012
ModelExplorerSanta Fe
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/60-18
Total Price$44,770$34,325
Adjustments for Features-3,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,715$34,325
Total Invoice$41,623$32,214
Adjustments for Features-2,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,783$32,214

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20132012
ModelExplorerSanta Fe
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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
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
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$8,430$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8400

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20132012
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.4,054 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 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%
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 outlet100No
Total Requested112592%
Total Not Requested1008%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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