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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: $33,090

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $16,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,211

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $14,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelExplorerSonata
TrimSportLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,675 $31,900
Base Invoice $38,862 $30,081
Package 401A 4,130  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
All-weather floor mats 75 130
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   125
Package 401A 3,604  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
All-weather floor mats 66 104
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Cargo net   41
Floor mats   100
Options (change) 6,950 305
Options (change) 6,066 245
Destination 895 885
Total Price $49,520 $33,090
Total Invoice $45,823 $31,211

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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: $12,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,415
Model Year20142018
ModelExplorerSonata
TrimSportLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/45-18
Total Price$49,520$33,090
Adjustments for Features-3,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,065$33,090
Total Invoice$45,823$31,211
Adjustments for Features-3,1970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,626$31,211

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20142018
ModelExplorerSonata
TrimSportLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
FWD $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
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$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 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $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 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$11,080$7,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1970

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20142018
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.3,492 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 Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested207565%
Total Not Requested112535%

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