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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: $24,895

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $12,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,839

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $11,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132006
ModelExplorerExplorerSonata
TrimXLTLimitedLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,680 $38,100 $22,895
Base Invoice $30,474 $35,528 $20,961
Package 202A 2,250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 3     1,400
Package 202A 1,963    
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392  
Package 3     1,278
Options (change) 3,845 1,595 1,400
Options (change) 3,355 1,392 1,278
Destination 895 895 600
Total Price $37,420 $40,590 $24,895
Total Invoice $34,724 $37,815 $22,839

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,426
Model Year201320132006
ModelExplorerExplorerSonata
TrimXLTLimitedLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6235hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$37,420$40,590$24,895
Adjustments for Features-4,805-6,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,615$34,470$24,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,855$0
Total Invoice$34,724$37,815$22,839
Adjustments for Features-4,459-5,7020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,265$32,113$22,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,848$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201320132006
ModelExplorerExplorerSonata
TrimXLTLimitedLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
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 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$7,605$8,920$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,805$6,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,459-5,7020

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20132006
ModelExplorerSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in107.4 in
Length197.1 in188.9 in
Width78.9 in72.1 in
Height70.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,534 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.4 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 XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested160060%
Total Not Requested107540%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata LX

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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