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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: $33,155

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $19,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,262

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $19,116

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerSonata
TrimSportPlatinumLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $31,900
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $30,081
Package 401A 3,875    
Cargo mat 100 100 115
All-weather floor mats 120 120 130
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Floor mats     125
Package 401A 3,681    
Cargo mat 95 95 92
All-weather floor mats 114 114 104
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Floor mats     100
Options (change) 5,790 220 370
Options (change) 5,500 209 296
Destination 995 995 885
Total Price $52,735 $55,155 $33,155
Total Invoice $50,378 $52,716 $31,262

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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: $12,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,685
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerSonata
TrimSportPlatinumLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/45-18
Total Price$52,735$55,155$33,155
Adjustments for Features-6,700-9,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,035$45,980$33,155
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0
Total Invoice$50,378$52,716$31,262
Adjustments for Features-6,401-8,7690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,977$43,947$31,262
Cost Above Minimum$30$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerSonata
TrimSportPlatinumLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote start$150$150 
Remote start via app  $75
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$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$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view front camera$150$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$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
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$12,850$15,325$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,700$9,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,401-8,7690

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20182018
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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested230063%
Total Not Requested134037%

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