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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: $29,040

Hyundai Tucson Sport   
Difference: $13,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerTucson
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $25,150
Blind spot warning system 595  
AWD 2,000 1,400
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Cargo cover 135 190
Roof rack crossbars 120 250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   295
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   125
Class II trailer hitch   350
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250
Blind spot warning system 506  
AWD 1,820 1,316
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Cargo cover 115 153
Roof rack crossbars 106 226
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   266
Cargo net   41
Floor mats   100
Class II trailer hitch   316
Illuminated door sill trim plates   226
Options (change) 3,420 2,910
Options (change) 3,031 2,644
Destination 825 980
Total Price $42,100 $29,040

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Tucson

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Tucson Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,732
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerTucson
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6181hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG21/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-19
Total Price$42,100$29,040
Adjustments for Features-4,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,045$29,040

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerTucson
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stain-resistant fabric $100
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$8,630$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7680

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerTucson
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in105.1 in
Length197.1 in176.2 in
Width78.9 in72.8 in
Height70.4 in64.8 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,627 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft331.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft331.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft361.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Tucson Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
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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