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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: $42,620

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $6,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,914

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $7,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelExplorerExplorerSanta Fe
TrimSportPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $34,500
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $32,465
All-weather floor mats 120 120 140
Cargo cover 130 130 150
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Second-row buckets 695 695  
Ultimate Package     4,650
Rear bumper protector     50
Floor mats     135
Class II trailer hitch     350
AWD     1,750
All-weather floor mats 114 114 112
Cargo cover 124 124 121
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Second-row buckets 660 660  
Ultimate Package     4,232
Rear bumper protector     41
Floor mats     107
Class II trailer hitch     316
AWD     1,625
Options (change) 2,640 945 7,225
Options (change) 2,508 898 6,554
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $49,585 $55,880 $42,620
Total Invoice $47,386 $53,405 $39,914

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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: $6,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,927
Model Year201820182016
ModelExplorerExplorerSanta Fe
TrimSportPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/55-19
Total Price$49,585$55,880$42,620
Adjustments for Features-570-6,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,015$49,595$42,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$0
Total Invoice$47,386$53,405$39,914
Adjustments for Features-545-6,0070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,841$47,398$39,914
Cost Above Minimum$0$557$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year201820182016
ModelExplorerExplorerSanta Fe
TrimSportPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Safety key$5$5 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $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 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
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
Electronic systems calibration selector  $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$8,220$13,935$7,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$570$6,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-545-6,0070

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20182016
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.4,098 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 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 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in41.3 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 in31.5 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
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested390084%
Total Not Requested75016%

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