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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: $34,655

Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T   
Difference: $14,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T   
Difference: $13,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420152015
ModelExplorerSonataSonata
TrimSportSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,675 $28,575 $33,525
Base Invoice $38,862 $26,846 $31,425
Package 401A 4,130    
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
All-weather floor mats 75 130 130
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Ultimate Package   4,950  
Cargo net   50 50
Floor mats   125 125
Package 401A 3,604    
Adaptive cruise control 1,004    
All-weather floor mats 66 104 104
Panoramic sunroof 1,392    
Ultimate Package   4,416  
Cargo net   41 41
Floor mats   100 100
Options (change) 6,950 5,255 305
Options (change) 6,066 4,661 245
Destination 895 825 825
Total Price $49,520 $34,655 $34,655
Total Invoice $45,823 $32,332 $32,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,692
Model Year201420152015
ModelExplorerSonataSonata
TrimSportSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$49,520$34,655$34,655
Adjustments for Features-4,10500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,415$34,655$34,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$45,823$32,332$32,495
Adjustments for Features-3,79900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,024$32,332$32,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$163

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201420152015
ModelExplorerSonataSonata
TrimSportSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,505$5,400$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,105$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,79900

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20142015
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 Weight4,921 lb.3,505 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 Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested207565%
Total Not Requested112535%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Apple Car Play support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested342563%
Total Not Requested202537%

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