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Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Veloster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Veloster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,075

Hyundai Veloster   
Difference: $13,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,154

Hyundai Veloster   
Difference: $10,622

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerVeloster
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV3dr Hatch
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $17,300
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $16,699
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Cargo cover 80 80  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Sunroof 850 850  
Tech Package     2,000
Style Package     2,000
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Cargo cover 68 68  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Sunroof 723 723  
Tech Package     1,840
Style Package     1,840
Options (change) 4,250 3,740 4,000
Options (change) 3,613 3,180 3,680
Destination 645 645 775
Total Price $35,095 $36,900 $22,075
Total Invoice $31,776 $33,403 $21,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Veloster

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Veloster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,698
Model Year200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerVeloster
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV3dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7450, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17215/40-18
Total Price$35,095$36,900$22,075
Adjustments for Features-2,125-3,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,970$33,600$22,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$630$0
Total Invoice$31,776$33,403$21,154
Adjustments for Features-1,924-2,9870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,852$30,416$21,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$564$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Veloster

Model Year200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerVeloster
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV3dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side window (one side)  $100
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
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
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row low console  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,175$7,350$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,125$3,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,924-2,9870

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Veloster

Model Year20062012
ModelExplorerVeloster
Body4dr SUV3dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in
Length193.4 in
Width73.7 in
Height72.8 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Veloster

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested97560%
Total Not Requested65040%
Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Special exterior trim0No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75No
215/40VR18 tires400No
Dimension, 450W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested202593%

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