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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: $24,130

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $5,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,597

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $5,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSonata
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,370 $28,370 $31,115 $22,470
Base Invoice $24,030 $26,790 $29,361 $21,035
Ironman Package 1,495      
Convenience Group 250      
Side curtain airbags 560      
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
Sunroof 850 850 850 900
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350  
Luxury Package   1,450    
Floor mats       85
Ironman Package 1,271      
Convenience Group 213      
Side curtain airbags 476      
Satellite radio 166 166 166  
Sunroof 723 723 723 819
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298  
Luxury Package   1,232    
Floor mats       68
Options (change) 3,350 2,845 1,395 985
Options (change) 2,849 2,419 1,187 887
Destination 735 735 735 675
Total Price $29,455 $31,950 $33,245 $24,130
Total Invoice $27,614 $29,944 $31,283 $22,597

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,126
Model Year2007200720072008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSonata
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6162hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4290, 7290, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/65-17235/65-18225/50-17
Total Price$29,455$31,950$33,245$24,130
Adjustments for Features-950-2,275-2,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,505$29,675$30,720$24,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,170$2,215$0
Total Invoice$27,614$29,944$31,283$22,597
Adjustments for Features-891-2,132-2,3760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,723$27,812$28,907$22,597
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,089$2,184$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2007200720072008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSonata
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75   
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,500$4,825$5,075$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$2,275$2,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-891-2,132-2,3760

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20072008
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 XLT

Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Machined alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75No
Bodyside cladding350No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
White-letter tires0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested122556%
Total Not Requested97544%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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%

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