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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: $35,605

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $18,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,360

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $18,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerSonata
TrimPlatinumLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,235 $34,350
Base Invoice $50,839 $32,188
Cargo mat 100 115
All-weather floor mats 120 130
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   125
Cargo mat 95 92
All-weather floor mats 114 104
Cargo net   41
Floor mats   100
Options (change) 220 420
Options (change) 209 337
Destination 945 835
Total Price $54,400 $35,605
Total Invoice $51,993 $33,360

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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: $9,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,902
Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerSonata
TrimPlatinumLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/45-18
Total Price$54,400$35,605
Adjustments for Features-9,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,265$35,605
Total Invoice$51,993$33,360
Adjustments for Features-8,7310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,262$33,360

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerSonata
TrimPlatinumLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
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 start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
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 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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$14,360$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,7310

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in110.4 in
Length198.3 in191.1 in
Width78.9 in73.4 in
Height70.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,492 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft316.3 ft3

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