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Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,895

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $9,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,839

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $8,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerSonata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $22,895
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $20,961
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Sunroof 850 850  
Package 3     1,400
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Sunroof 723 723  
Package 3     1,278
Options (change) 3,460 1,760 1,400
Options (change) 2,942 1,497 1,278
Destination 645 645 600
Total Price $34,305 $34,920 $24,895
Total Invoice $31,105 $31,720 $22,839

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,203
Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerSonata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6235hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/50-17
Total Price$34,305$34,920$24,895
Adjustments for Features-2,275-2,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,030$32,645$24,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$31,105$31,720$22,839
Adjustments for Features-2,063-2,0670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,042$29,653$22,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$611$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerSonata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,025$4,025$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,275$2,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,063-2,0670

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20062006
ModelExplorerSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in107.4 in
Length193.4 in188.9 in
Width73.7 in72.1 in
Height72.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,254 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75043%
Total Not Requested97557%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata LX

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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