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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: $29,935

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $3,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,974

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $3,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExplorerSonata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $28,550
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $26,668
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 115
Remote start 385 385 350
Floor mats     110
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 92
Remote start 326 326 316
Floor mats     88
Options (change) 3,600 2,310 575
Options (change) 3,138 2,041 496
Destination 785 785 810
Total Price $33,630 $35,490 $29,935
Total Invoice $31,196 $33,004 $27,974

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,953
Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExplorerSonata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG13/20 MPG21/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/55-17
Total Price$33,630$35,490$29,935
Adjustments for Features-290-9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,340$34,500$29,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,160$0
Total Invoice$31,196$33,004$27,974
Adjustments for Features-269-9210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,927$32,083$27,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,156$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExplorerSonata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
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
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
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 wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats  $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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,315$5,015$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$290$990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-269-9210

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082014
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 Weight4,531 lb.3,417 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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