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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: $25,970

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $12,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,283

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $11,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008
ModelExplorerExplorerSonata
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,000 $38,200 $22,470
Base Invoice $30,773 $35,622 $21,035
Package 202B 2,950    
Cargo tray 100 100 90
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
3.3L V6     1,700
Cargo net     50
Floor mats     85
Sunroof     900
Package 202B 2,575    
Cargo tray 87 87 73
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392  
3.3L V6     1,572
Cargo net     41
Floor mats     68
Sunroof     819
Options (change) 4,645 1,695 2,825
Options (change) 4,054 1,479 2,573
Destination 895 895 675
Total Price $38,540 $40,790 $25,970
Total Invoice $35,722 $37,996 $24,283

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,185
Model Year201520152008
ModelExplorerExplorerSonata
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6234hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$38,540$40,790$25,970
Adjustments for Features-4,590-6,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,950$34,585$25,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$0
Total Invoice$35,722$37,996$24,283
Adjustments for Features-4,254-5,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,468$32,216$24,283
Cost Above Minimum$0$748$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201520152008
ModelExplorerExplorerSonata
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
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$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 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$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 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$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
Interior ambient lighting $150 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200 
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$7,530$9,145$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,590$6,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,254-5,7800

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20152008
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 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested160057%
Total Not Requested122543%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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