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Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Tiburon Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Tiburon Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,515

Hyundai Tiburon GT   
Difference: $9,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,099

Hyundai Tiburon GT   
Difference: $8,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTiburon
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $19,925
Base Invoice $26,458 $29,319 $32,901 $18,880
Sun and SYNC Package 795      
Convenience Package 595      
Leather seating surfaces 995      
Satellite radio 195      
Sunroof   850 850  
Limited Package       1,500
Floor mats       90
Bluetooth cell phone link       325
Sun and SYNC Package 675      
Convenience Package 506      
Leather seating surfaces 846      
Satellite radio 166      
Sunroof   723 723  
Limited Package       1,179
Floor mats       73
Bluetooth cell phone link       292
Options (change) 2,580 850 850 1,915
Options (change) 2,193 723 723 1,544
Destination 815 815 815 675
Total Price $31,865 $33,280 $37,215 $22,515
Total Invoice $29,466 $30,857 $34,439 $21,099

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Tiburon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Tiburon GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,303
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTiburon
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6172hp V6
TransmissionA5A5A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7220, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18215/45-17
Total Price$31,865$33,280$37,215$22,515
Adjustments for Features-4,395-4,370-7,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,470$28,910$29,570$22,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,440$2,100$0
Total Invoice$29,466$30,857$34,439$21,099
Adjustments for Features-4,064-4,052-7,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,402$26,805$27,364$21,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,403$1,962$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Tiburon

Model Year2009200920092008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTiburon
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Traction control$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,140$6,115$9,390$1,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,395$4,370$7,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,064-4,052-7,0750

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Tiburon

Model Year20092008
ModelExplorerTiburon
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in99.6 in
Length193.4 in173.0 in
Width73.7 in69.3 in
Height72.8 in52.4 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,899 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in50.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in29.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Tiburon GT

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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