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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: $33,485

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $11,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122019
ModelExplorerSonata
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $32,250
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
All-weather floor mats 75 130
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   125
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
All-weather floor mats 64 104
Cargo net   41
Floor mats   100
Options (change) 6,170 305
Options (change) 5,245 245
Destination 825 930
Total Price $44,850 $33,485

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,877
Model Year20122019
ModelExplorerSonata
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/45-18
Total Price$44,850$33,485
Adjustments for Features-2,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,370$33,485

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122019
ModelExplorerSonata
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,580$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2860

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122019
ModelExplorerSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in110.4 in
Length197.1 in191.1 in
Width78.9 in73.4 in
Height70.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,557 lb.3,492 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested252560%
Total Not Requested165040%

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