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Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Tucson Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Tucson Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,040

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $4,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,696

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $4,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelExplorerTucson
TrimXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,495 $22,670
Base Invoice $24,771 $21,447
Ironman Package 1,495  
Sun and Sirius Package 560  
Running boards 495 395
Cargo cover 90  
2.7L V6   1,250
Ironman Package 1,271  
Sun and Sirius Package 476  
Running boards 421 356
Cargo cover 77  
2.7L V6   1,168
Options (change) 2,640 1,645
Options (change) 2,245 1,524
Destination 785 725
Total Price $29,920 $25,040
Total Invoice $27,801 $23,696

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Tucson

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Tucson Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,840
Model Year20082009
ModelExplorerTucson
TrimXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6173hp V6
TransmissionA5T4
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-16
Total Price$29,920$25,040
Adjustments for Features-2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,635$25,040
Total Invoice$27,801$23,696
Adjustments for Features-2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,536$23,696

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20082009
ModelExplorerTucson
TrimXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Skid plate (one) $50
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$3,000$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2650

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Tucson features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20082009
ModelExplorerTucson
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in103.5 in
Length193.4 in170.3 in
Width73.7 in70.7 in
Height72.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,241 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.2 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 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.7 ft365.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Tucson specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Machined alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75No
Bodyside cladding350Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested147567%
Total Not Requested72533%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Tucson Limited

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
173 hp@6000
178 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
173 hp@6000
178 lb-ft@4000		1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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