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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: $28,740

Hyundai Tucson Sport   
Difference: $7,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelExplorerExplorerTucson
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $25,150
Luxury Package 1,290    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Cargo cover 90 90 190
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 250
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,400
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     295
Floor mats     125
Class II trailer hitch     350
Luxury Package 1,097    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Cargo cover 77 77 153
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 226
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,316
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     266
Floor mats     100
Class II trailer hitch     316
Options (change) 6,645 4,665 2,610
Options (change) 5,867 4,185 2,377
Destination 785 785 980
Total Price $36,675 $37,845 $28,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Tucson

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Tucson Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,601
Model Year200820082018
ModelExplorerExplorerTucson
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8181hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG21/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/45-19
Total Price$36,675$37,845$28,740
Adjustments for Features0-450-285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,675$37,395$28,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$720$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year200820082018
ModelExplorerExplorerTucson
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stain-resistant fabric  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,940$6,390$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-418-33

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20082018
ModelExplorerTucson
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in105.1 in
Length193.4 in176.2 in
Width73.7 in72.8 in
Height72.8 in64.8 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,627 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.2 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 ft331.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft331.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft361.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Tucson Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%

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