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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: $26,910

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $7,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,156

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $6,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerSonata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $24,550
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $22,959
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,250
Audiophile Package 510    
Floor mats     90
Bluetooth cell phone link     325
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,137
Audiophile Package 433    
Floor mats     73
Bluetooth cell phone link     292
Options (change) 4,355 2,555 1,665
Options (change) 3,702 2,172 1,502
Destination 785 785 695
Total Price $34,385 $35,735 $26,910
Total Invoice $31,760 $33,135 $25,156

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,489
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerSonata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/55-17
Total Price$34,385$35,735$26,910
Adjustments for Features-2,290-2,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,095$32,945$26,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$31,760$33,135$25,156
Adjustments for Features-2,115-2,5870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,645$30,548$25,156
Cost Above Minimum$0$903$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerSonata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,365$4,865$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,290$2,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,115-2,5870

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082009
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.3,293 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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