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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: $42,465

Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate   
Difference: $9,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,239

Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate   
Difference: $7,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520172017
ModelExplorerSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSportSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,100 $38,700 $39,400
Base Invoice $40,191 $36,753 $37,017
Package 401A 4,300    
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Rear bumper protector 75 70 70
Cargo tray 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 75 155 155
Cargo cover 130 190 190
Second-row buckets 695    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Cargo net   50 50
Floor mats   150 150
Class II trailer hitch   350 350
AWD   1,750 1,750
Package 401A 3,752    
Trailer Tow Package 497    
Rear bumper protector 66 57 57
Cargo tray 87 80 80
All-weather floor mats 66 124 124
Cargo cover 114 153 153
Second-row buckets 607    
Panoramic sunroof 1,392    
Cargo net   41 41
Floor mats   121 121
Class II trailer hitch   316 316
AWD   1,644 1,625
Options (change) 7,540 2,815 2,815
Options (change) 6,581 2,536 2,517
Destination 895 950 950
Total Price $51,535 $42,465 $43,165
Total Invoice $47,667 $40,239 $40,484

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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: $8,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,146
Model Year201520172017
ModelExplorerSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSportSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 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$51,535$42,465$43,165
Adjustments for Features-30500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,230$42,465$43,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700
Total Invoice$47,667$40,239$40,484
Adjustments for Features-28200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,385$40,239$40,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$245

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year201520172017
ModelExplorerSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSportSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Around view cameras $500$500
Curve control$50  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
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
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  
SMS text-to-speech reader$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 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$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  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,805$6,500$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$305$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-28200

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20152017
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 Weight4,921 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 Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested247579%
Total Not Requested67521%
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 SE Ultimate

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

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate

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

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