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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: $28,240

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $8,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,703

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $7,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerSonataSonataSonata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $27,150 $34,350 $30,100
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $25,664 $32,188 $28,257
Convenience Package 995        
Navigation system 2,505 1,995      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 130 130 130
Sunroof 850 850      
Floor mats     125 125 125
Ultimate Package         4,400
Convenience Package 846        
Navigation system 2,129 1,696      
All-weather floor mats 64 64 104 104 104
Sunroof 723 723      
Floor mats     100 100 100
Ultimate Package         4,004
Options (change) 4,425 2,920 255 255 4,655
Options (change) 3,762 2,483 204 204 4,208
Destination 815 815 835 835 835
Total Price $36,855 $39,285 $28,240 $35,440 $35,590
Total Invoice $33,896 $36,199 $26,703 $33,227 $33,300

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,361
Model Year20092009201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerSonataSonataSonata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6185hp I4245hp I4154hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$36,855$39,285$28,240$35,440$35,590
Adjustments for Features-905-2,6550-4,975-4,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,950$36,630$28,240$30,465$31,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0$2,225$2,975
Total Invoice$33,896$36,199$26,703$33,227$33,300
Adjustments for Features-832-2,4460-4,664-4,093
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,064$33,753$26,703$28,563$29,207
Cost Above Minimum$0$689$0$1,860$2,504

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20092009201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerSonataSonataSonata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid Limited
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel    $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125$125
Remote app  $25$25$25
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rack$300$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear air vents$100 $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150   
Rear HVAC unit $400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Running boards$350$350   
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive$15$15   
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200$200
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power-folding third row seats $1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$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$6,430$8,180$5,525$10,500$9,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$905$2,655$0$4,975$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-832-2,4460-4,664-4,093

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20092017
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Surround sound250No
Rear reading lights0No
Heated second row seats200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested97523%
Total Not Requested330077%

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