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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: $29,985

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $4,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,990

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $4,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerSonataSonataSonata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $26,445 $28,195 $25,850
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $24,725 $26,345 $24,434
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350      
Luxury Package 1,450        
Satellite radio 195 195      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 115 115 115
Remote start 385 385 350 350 350
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Sunroof 850 850      
Navigation Package     2,200 2,200  
Floor mats     100 100 100
Ultimate Package         5,500
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298      
Luxury Package 1,232        
Satellite radio 166 166      
All-weather floor mats 47 47 92 92 92
Remote start 326 326 316 316 316
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Sunroof 723 723      
Navigation Package     2,002 2,002  
Floor mats     80 80 80
Ultimate Package         5,005
Options (change) 5,280 3,830 2,765 2,765 6,065
Options (change) 4,488 3,256 2,490 2,490 5,493
Destination 735 735 775 775 775
Total Price $34,385 $35,680 $29,985 $31,735 $32,690
Total Invoice $32,013 $33,352 $27,990 $29,610 $30,702

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,557
Model Year20072007201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerSonataSonataSonata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6198hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$34,385$35,680$29,985$31,735$32,690
Adjustments for Features-500-7500-100-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,885$34,930$29,985$31,635$32,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,045$0$1,650$2,680
Total Invoice$32,013$33,352$27,990$29,610$30,702
Adjustments for Features-466-7010-93-23
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,547$32,651$27,990$29,517$30,679
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,104$0$1,527$2,689

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20072007201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerSonataSonataSonata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
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 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
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
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear wiper$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Running boards$350$350   
Sunroof$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200$200$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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350   
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$5,225$5,475$4,725$4,825$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$750$0$100$25
Value of Feature Adjustments-466-7010-93-23

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20072012
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 Weight4,441 lb.3,162 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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt 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%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
215/55VR17 tires400No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested210044%
Total Not Requested265056%

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