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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: $24,895

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $6,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,839

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $6,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSonata
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $22,895
Base Invoice $26,458 $29,319 $32,901 $20,961
Sun and SYNC Package 795      
Convenience Package 595      
Leather seating surfaces 995      
Sunroof   850 850  
Package 3       1,400
Sun and SYNC Package 675      
Convenience Package 506      
Leather seating surfaces 846      
Sunroof   723 723  
Package 3       1,278
Options (change) 2,385 850 850 1,400
Options (change) 2,027 723 723 1,278
Destination 815 815 815 600
Total Price $31,670 $33,280 $37,215 $24,895
Total Invoice $29,300 $30,857 $34,439 $22,839

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,235
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSonata
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6235hp V6
TransmissionA5A5A5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18225/50-17
Total Price$31,670$33,280$37,215$24,895
Adjustments for Features-1,325-1,500-4,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,345$31,780$32,690$24,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,435$2,345$0
Total Invoice$29,300$30,857$34,439$22,839
Adjustments for Features-1,226-1,391-4,1870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,074$29,466$30,252$22,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,392$2,178$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2009200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSonata
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Satellite radio $200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,800$3,975$7,000$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,325$1,500$4,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,226-1,391-4,1870

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20092006
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.3,254 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 XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested27539%
Total Not Requested42561%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata LX

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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