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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: $29,035

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $6,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820192019
ModelExplorerExplorerSonataSonata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $27,850 $32,250
Luxury Package 1,290      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Audiophile Package 510      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 130 130
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
Remote start 385 385    
Floor mats     125 125
Luxury Package 1,097      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Audiophile Package 433      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
All-weather floor mats 47 47 104 104
Obstacle detection, rear 251      
Remote start 326 326    
Floor mats     100 100
Options (change) 5,090 2,995 255 255
Options (change) 4,326 2,545 204 204
Destination 785 785 930 930
Total Price $35,120 $36,175 $29,035 $33,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Sonata Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,387
Model Year2008200820192019
ModelExplorerExplorerSonataSonata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6185hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$35,120$36,175$29,035$33,435
Adjustments for Features0-250-185-4,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,120$35,925$28,850$29,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0$550

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2008200820192019
ModelExplorerExplorerSonataSonata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote start via app  $75$75
Sunshades, second row   $125
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
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 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Navigation system$600$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, 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  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,465$5,715$5,650$9,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$185$4,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232-7-137

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082019
ModelExplorerSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in110.4 in
Length193.4 in191.1 in
Width73.7 in73.4 in
Height72.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.6 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 ft316.3 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 seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%
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%

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