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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: $29,470

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $6,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,566

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $4,607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062014
ModelExplorerExplorerSonata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $28,550
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $26,668
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Sunroof 850 850  
Floor mats     110
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Sunroof 723 723  
Floor mats     88
Options (change) 4,660 2,960 110
Options (change) 4,010 2,565 88
Destination 645 645 810
Total Price $35,505 $36,120 $29,470
Total Invoice $32,173 $32,788 $27,566

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,471
Model Year200620062014
ModelExplorerExplorerSonata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG21/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17215/55-17
Total Price$35,505$36,120$29,470
Adjustments for Features-150-1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,355$35,970$29,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$32,173$32,788$27,566
Adjustments for Features-136-1360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,037$32,652$27,566
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year200620062014
ModelExplorerExplorerSonata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
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
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Heated second row seats  $200
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,125$4,125$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-136-1360

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20062014
ModelExplorerSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in110.0 in
Length193.4 in189.8 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height72.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,417 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.6 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 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft316.4 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 control125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67539%
Total Not Requested105061%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

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