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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: $44,815

Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate   
Difference: $8,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,395

Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate   
Difference: $8,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSportPlatinumSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $38,850 $39,550
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $36,894 $37,156
Package 401A 3,875      
All-weather floor mats 120 120 155 155
Cargo cover 130 130 190 190
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 250 250
Panoramic sunroof 1,695      
Second-row buckets 695 695    
Tech Package     2,100 2,100
Rear bumper protector     70 70
Floor mats     150 150
Class II trailer hitch     350 350
AWD     1,750 1,750
Package 401A 3,681      
All-weather floor mats 114 114 124 124
Cargo cover 124 124 153 153
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 226 226
Panoramic sunroof 1,610      
Second-row buckets 660 660    
Tech Package     1,911 1,911
Rear bumper protector     57 57
Floor mats     121 121
Class II trailer hitch     316 316
AWD     1,643 1,626
Options (change) 6,655 1,085 5,015 5,015
Options (change) 6,322 1,031 4,551 4,534
Destination 995 995 950 950
Total Price $53,600 $56,020 $44,815 $45,515
Total Invoice $51,200 $53,538 $42,395 $42,640

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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: $7,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,621
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSportPlatinumSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$53,600$56,020$44,815$45,515
Adjustments for Features-1,210-3,68500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,390$52,335$44,815$45,515
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0$700
Total Invoice$51,200$53,538$42,395$42,640
Adjustments for Features-1,156-3,52200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,044$50,016$42,395$42,640
Cost Above Minimum$28$0$0$245

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSportPlatinumSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Remote start$150$150  
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Curve control$50$50  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5$5  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   
Black grille (optional)$0   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,535$12,010$8,325$8,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,210$3,685$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,156-3,52200

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerSanta Fe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in110.2 in
Length198.3 in193.1 in
Width78.9 in74.2 in
Height70.0 in66.5 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in30.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft340.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft380.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested225062%
Total Not Requested139038%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested130054%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested130054%

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