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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: $28,445

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $5,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,589

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $5,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelExplorerExplorerSonataSonataSonata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $25,495 $27,245 $25,795
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $23,847 $25,465 $24,383
Luxury Package 1,290        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Audiophile Package 510        
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560      
Navigation Package     2,100 2,100  
Floor mats     100 100 100
Premium Package         5,000
Luxury Package 1,097        
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Audiophile Package 433        
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476      
Navigation Package     1,911 1,911  
Floor mats     81 81 81
Premium Package         4,550
Options (change) 4,355 2,555 2,200 2,200 5,100
Options (change) 3,702 2,172 1,992 1,992 4,631
Destination 785 785 750 750 750
Total Price $34,385 $35,735 $28,445 $30,195 $31,645
Total Invoice $31,760 $33,135 $26,589 $28,207 $29,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,979
Model Year20082008201120112011
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)190, 7190, 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$35,735$28,445$30,195$31,645
Adjustments for Features-1,290-1,7900-100-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,095$33,945$28,445$30,095$31,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0$1,650$3,075
Total Invoice$31,760$33,135$26,589$28,207$29,764
Adjustments for Features-1,192-1,6600-93-118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,568$31,475$26,589$28,114$29,646
Cost Above Minimum$0$907$0$1,525$3,057

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082008201120112011
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
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
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   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Running boards$350$350   
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio    $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
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
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$5,665$6,165$4,375$4,475$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,290$1,790$0$100$125
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,192-1,6600-93-118

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082011
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

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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

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 audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
215/55VR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested220046%
Total Not Requested255054%

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