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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: $27,205

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $5,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,453

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $4,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelExplorerExplorerSonataSonata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $25,845 $27,595
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $24,170 $25,790
Luxury Package 1,290      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 115 115
Remote start 385 385 350 350
Floor mats     100 100
Luxury Package 1,097      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
All-weather floor mats 47 47 92 92
Remote start 326 326 316 316
Floor mats     80 80
Options (change) 2,290 1,000 565 565
Options (change) 1,946 849 488 488
Destination 785 785 795 795
Total Price $32,320 $34,180 $27,205 $28,955
Total Invoice $30,004 $31,812 $25,453 $27,073

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,748
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelExplorerExplorerSonataSonata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6198hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$32,320$34,180$27,205$28,955
Adjustments for Features-865-1,5650-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,455$32,615$27,205$28,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,160$0$1,650
Total Invoice$30,004$31,812$25,453$27,073
Adjustments for Features-803-1,4570-94
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,201$30,355$25,453$26,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,154$0$1,526

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2008200820132013
ModelExplorerExplorerSonataSonata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
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
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats  $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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,215$4,915$3,350$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$865$1,565$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-803-1,4570-94

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082013
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.3,200 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%
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%

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