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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: $31,105

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $7,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,296

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $6,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerSonataSonataSonata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $26,525 $28,575 $33,525
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $25,082 $26,846 $31,425
Convenience Package 1,995        
Navigation system 1,995        
All-weather floor mats 75 75 130 130 130
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845      
Tech Package     3,500    
Floor mats     125 125 125
Ultimate Package       4,950  
Convenience Package 1,696        
Navigation system 1,696        
All-weather floor mats 64 64 104 104 104
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418      
Tech Package     3,185    
Floor mats     100 100 100
Ultimate Package       4,416  
Options (change) 4,065 2,920 3,755 5,205 255
Options (change) 3,456 2,482 3,389 4,620 204
Destination 815 815 825 825 825
Total Price $38,160 $40,015 $31,105 $34,605 $34,605
Total Invoice $35,315 $37,071 $29,296 $32,291 $32,454

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,163
Model Year20102010201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerSonataSonataSonata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6185hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
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)245/65-17235/65-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$38,160$40,015$31,105$34,605$34,605
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-1,215-2,840-2,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,160$38,915$29,890$31,765$31,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0$1,875$1,875
Total Invoice$35,315$37,071$29,296$32,291$32,454
Adjustments for Features0-1,019-1,144-2,650-2,663
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,315$36,052$28,152$29,641$29,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$737$0$1,489$1,639

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20102010201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerSonataSonataSonata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
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$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
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
Safety key$5$5   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Cargo Management 
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   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Running boards$350$350   
Sunroof$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive$15$15   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
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   
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,035$7,135$7,250$8,875$8,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$1,215$2,840$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,019-1,144-2,650-2,663

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20102015
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.3,253 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
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested200072%
Total Not Requested77528%
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

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation system600Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Apple Car Play support100No
Total Requested92524%
Total Not Requested300076%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Heated second row seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Android Auto support100No
Navigation system600Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Apple Car Play support100No
Total Requested132524%
Total Not Requested412576%

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