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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: $5,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTucson
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $25,150
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310 1,310  
Satellite radio 195      
AWD 2,320 2,320 2,320 1,400
Sport Package 1,495      
Convenience Package   995    
255/50R20   1,325 630  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       295
Roof rack crossbars       250
Floor mats       125
Cargo cover       190
Class II trailer hitch       350
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192 1,192  
Satellite radio 166      
AWD 2,112 2,112 2,112 1,316
Sport Package 1,271      
Convenience Package   846    
255/50R20   1,127 536  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       266
Roof rack crossbars       226
Floor mats       100
Cargo cover       153
Class II trailer hitch       316
Options (change) 5,320 5,950 4,260 2,610
Options (change) 4,741 5,277 3,840 2,377
Destination 815 815 815 980
Total Price $34,605 $38,380 $40,625 $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: $8,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,020
Model Year2009200920092018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTucson
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8181hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG21/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20245/45-19
Total Price$34,605$38,380$40,625$28,740
Adjustments for Features0-3,125-4,825-3,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,605$35,255$35,800$25,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$650$1,195$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year2009200920092018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTucson
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25 
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$225 
Hill descent control   $250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports $0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 $75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable   $100
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter   $0
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rear air vents$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350$350 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125  
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $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$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
Stain-resistant fabric   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,615$7,740$9,440$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,125$4,825$3,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,883-4,460-363

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20092018
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 XLT

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Running boards350No
255/50R20 tires400No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested82597%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested45034%
Total Not Requested87566%

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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