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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: $34,380

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $10,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,503

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $10,768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTucson
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $29,775
Base Invoice $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $28,254
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 395      
Cargo mat 100 100 100 95
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695    
Ultimate Package       2,750
Floor mats       110
Class II trailer hitch       350
Remote start       350
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 375      
Cargo mat 95 95 95 76
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610    
Ultimate Package       2,503
Floor mats       88
Class II trailer hitch       316
Remote start       316
Options (change) 2,190 1,795 100 3,655
Options (change) 2,080 1,705 95 3,299
Destination 995 995 995 950
Total Price $45,275 $48,740 $55,035 $34,380
Total Invoice $43,271 $46,583 $52,602 $32,503

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Tucson

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Tucson Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,277
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTucson
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20245/45-19
Total Price$45,275$48,740$55,035$34,380
Adjustments for Features-1,560-2,635-8,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,715$46,105$46,685$34,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,390$2,970$0
Total Invoice$43,271$46,583$52,602$32,503
Adjustments for Features-1,491-2,518-7,9810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,780$44,065$44,621$32,503
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,285$2,841$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year2018201820182017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTucson
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Curve control$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Wide-view front camera$150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable   $100
Class II trailer hitch$200  $200
Class III trailer hitch $250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0 
Pandora internet radio connectivity   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Heated second row seats$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,860$8,935$14,650$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,560$2,635$8,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,491-2,518-7,9810

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20182017
ModelExplorerTucson
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in105.1 in
Length198.3 in176.2 in
Width78.9 in72.8 in
Height70.0 in64.8 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft331.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft331.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft361.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Tucson Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested285083%
Total Not Requested60017%

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