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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: $31,880

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $16,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,728

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $16,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelExplorerExplorerSonata
TrimSportPlatinumLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,355 $53,235 $28,195
Base Invoice $43,315 $50,839 $26,345
Cargo mat 100 100 95
All-weather floor mats 120 120 115
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Navigation Package     2,200
Cargo net     50
Floor mats     100
Remote start     350
Cargo mat 95 95 77
All-weather floor mats 114 114 92
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Navigation Package     2,002
Cargo net     41
Floor mats     80
Remote start     316
Options (change) 1,815 220 2,910
Options (change) 1,724 209 2,608
Destination 945 945 775
Total Price $48,115 $54,400 $31,880
Total Invoice $45,984 $51,993 $29,728

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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: $7,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,376
Model Year201720172012
ModelExplorerExplorerSonata
TrimSportPlatinumLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$48,115$54,400$31,880
Adjustments for Features-8,245-13,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,870$40,440$31,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$0
Total Invoice$45,984$51,993$29,728
Adjustments for Features-7,880-13,3420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,104$38,651$29,728
Cost Above Minimum$0$547$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201720172012
ModelExplorerExplorerSonata
TrimSportPlatinumLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$11,670$17,385$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,245$13,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,880-13,3420

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20172012
ModelExplorerSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in110.0 in
Length198.3 in189.8 in
Width78.9 in72.2 in
Height70.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,338 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in34.6 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 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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