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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: $24,895

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $14,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,839

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $15,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerSonata
TrimXLTLimitedLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $22,895
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $20,961
Cold Weather Package 650    
Package 201A 2,330    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695  
3.5L V6   0  
Package 3     1,400
Cold Weather Package 619    
Package 201A 2,213    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610  
3.5L V6   0  
Package 3     1,278
Options (change) 4,675 1,695 1,400
Options (change) 4,442 1,610 1,278
Destination 995 995 600
Total Price $39,690 $44,780 $24,895
Total Invoice $37,926 $42,801 $22,839

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,516
Model Year201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerSonata
TrimXLTLimitedLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6235hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$39,690$44,780$24,895
Adjustments for Features-5,830-9,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,860$35,060$24,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0
Total Invoice$37,926$42,801$22,839
Adjustments for Features-5,571-9,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,355$33,511$22,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,156$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerSonata
TrimXLTLimitedLX
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
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
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player $125 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Total Value of Features$9,880$13,770$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,830$9,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,571-9,2900

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20182006
ModelExplorerSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in107.4 in
Length198.3 in188.9 in
Width78.9 in72.1 in
Height70.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,457 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 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 XLT

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested47522%
Total Not Requested172578%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata LX

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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