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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: $26,935

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $11,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,181

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $10,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010
ModelExplorerExplorerSonata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $24,550
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $22,959
Convenience Package 1,995    
Navigation system 1,995   1,250
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845  
Floor mats     90
Bluetooth cell phone link     325
Convenience Package 1,696    
Navigation system 1,696   1,137
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418  
Floor mats     73
Bluetooth cell phone link     292
Options (change) 3,990 2,845 1,665
Options (change) 3,392 2,418 1,502
Destination 815 815 720
Total Price $38,085 $39,940 $26,935
Total Invoice $35,251 $37,007 $25,181

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,076
Model Year201020102010
ModelExplorerExplorerSonata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/55-17
Total Price$38,085$39,940$26,935
Adjustments for Features-3,235-4,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,850$35,605$26,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0
Total Invoice$35,251$37,007$25,181
Adjustments for Features-2,994-4,0170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,257$32,990$25,181
Cost Above Minimum$0$733$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201020102010
ModelExplorerExplorerSonata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
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$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,585$6,685$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,235$4,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,994-4,0170

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20102010
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.3,293 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 Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135049%
Total Not Requested142551%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

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