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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: $28,225

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $6,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,801

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $5,291

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelExplorerTucson
TrimXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $24,995
Base Invoice $27,404 $23,760
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
4.6L V8 1,310  
AWD 2,320 1,500
Roof rack crossbars   205
Floor mats   100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250
Class II trailer hitch   350
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
4.6L V8 1,192  
AWD 2,112 1,410
Roof rack crossbars   184
Floor mats   80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   226
Class II trailer hitch   316
Options (change) 4,300 2,405
Options (change) 3,873 2,216
Destination 815 825
Total Price $34,395 $28,225
Total Invoice $32,092 $26,801

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Tucson

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Tucson Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,741
Model Year20102012
ModelExplorerTucson
TrimXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8176hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$34,395$28,225
Adjustments for Features0-2,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,395$25,645
Total Invoice$32,092$26,801
Adjustments for Features0-2,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,092$24,351

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20102012
ModelExplorerTucson
TrimXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
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 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$3,770$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,450

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20102012
ModelExplorerTucson
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in103.9 in
Length193.4 in173.2 in
Width73.7 in71.7 in
Height72.8 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.7 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 ft325.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft325.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft355.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested47579%
Total Not Requested12521%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Tucson Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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