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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: $29,525

Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T   
Difference: $7,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,771

Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T   
Difference: $5,247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerSonataSonataSonata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $26,525 $28,575 $33,525
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $25,082 $26,846 $31,425
Side curtain airbags 560 560      
Luxury Package 1,700        
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255      
Sunroof 850 850      
Tech Package     3,500    
Floor mats     125 125 125
Side curtain airbags 476 476      
Luxury Package 1,445        
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217      
Sunroof 723 723      
Tech Package     3,185    
Floor mats     100 100 100
Options (change) 5,710 4,010 3,625 125 125
Options (change) 4,855 3,410 3,285 100 100
Destination 645 645 825 825 825
Total Price $36,555 $37,170 $30,975 $29,525 $34,475
Total Invoice $33,018 $33,633 $29,192 $27,771 $32,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,066
Model Year20062006201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerSonataSonataSonata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6185hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7400, 9?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,555$37,170$30,975$29,525$34,475
Adjustments for Features-1,225-1,225-3,5500-5,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,330$35,945$27,425$29,525$29,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$2,100$1,950
Total Invoice$33,018$33,633$29,192$27,771$32,350
Adjustments for Features-1,106-1,108-3,3460-4,786
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,912$32,525$25,846$27,771$27,564
Cost Above Minimum$0$613$0$1,925$1,718

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20062006201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerSonataSonataSonata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125$125
Remote app  $25$25$25
Sunshades, second row  $125 $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 $1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Running boards$350$350   
Sunroof$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100 $100
App support  $0 $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100 $100
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50 $50
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Surround sound  $250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25 $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Fog lights$125$125   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0   
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,100$6,100$8,425$4,875$9,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,225$1,225$3,550$0$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,106-1,108-3,3460-4,786

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20062015
ModelExplorerSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in110.4 in
Length193.4 in191.1 in
Width73.7 in73.4 in
Height72.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.6 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 ft316.3 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107562%
Total Not Requested65038%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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 Limited

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Apple Car Play support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested80020%
Total Not Requested312580%

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