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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: $29,985

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $8,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,990

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $7,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerSonataSonataSonata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $26,445 $28,195 $25,850
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $24,725 $26,345 $24,434
Convenience Package 1,995        
Navigation system 1,995        
All-weather floor mats 75 75 115 115 115
Remote start 385 385 350 350 350
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845      
Navigation Package     2,200 2,200  
Floor mats     100 100 100
Ultimate Package         5,500
Convenience Package 1,696        
Navigation system 1,696        
All-weather floor mats 64 64 92 92 92
Remote start 327 327 316 316 316
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418      
Navigation Package     2,002 2,002  
Floor mats     80 80 80
Ultimate Package         5,005
Options (change) 4,450 3,305 2,765 2,765 6,065
Options (change) 3,783 2,809 2,490 2,490 5,493
Destination 815 815 775 775 775
Total Price $38,545 $40,400 $29,985 $31,735 $32,690
Total Invoice $35,642 $37,398 $27,990 $29,610 $30,702

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,094
Model Year20102010201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerSonataSonataSonata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6198hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$38,545$40,400$29,985$31,735$32,690
Adjustments for Features-1,710-2,810-25-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,835$37,590$29,960$31,610$32,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0$1,650$2,730
Total Invoice$35,642$37,398$27,990$29,610$30,702
Adjustments for Features-1,581-2,601-23-1170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,061$34,797$27,967$29,493$30,702
Cost Above Minimum$0$736$0$1,526$2,735

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20102010201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerSonataSonataSonata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
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 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
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
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Safety key$5$5   
Temporary spare tire  $150$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$25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
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$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Running boards$350$350   
Sunroof$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio    $50
Media drive$15$15   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600    
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power-folding third row seats $1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$6,485$7,585$4,800$4,900$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,710$2,810$25$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,581-2,601-23-1170

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20102012
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 Weight4,441 lb.3,162 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

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 audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
215/55VR17 tires400No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested225047%
Total Not Requested250053%

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