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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: $16,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,154

Hyundai Veloster   
Difference: $14,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerVeloster
TrimXLTLimitedSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV3dr Hatch
Base Price $32,900 $38,100 $41,675 $17,300
Base Invoice $30,679 $35,528 $38,862 $16,699
Navigation system 795 795 795  
Package 202A 2,500      
Cargo cover 135 135 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595  
Tech Package       2,000
Style Package       2,000
Navigation system 694 694 694  
Package 202A 2,181      
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 1,392  
Tech Package       1,840
Style Package       1,840
Options (change) 5,025 2,525 2,525 4,000
Options (change) 4,385 2,204 2,204 3,680
Destination 895 895 895 775
Total Price $38,820 $41,520 $45,095 $22,075
Total Invoice $35,959 $38,627 $41,961 $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: $10,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,266
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerVeloster
TrimXLTLimitedSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV3dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12450, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20215/40-18
Total Price$38,820$41,520$45,095$22,075
Adjustments for Features-5,980-7,745-8,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,840$33,775$36,325$22,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$935$3,485$0
Total Invoice$35,959$38,627$41,961$21,154
Adjustments for Features-5,539-7,205-8,1610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,420$31,422$33,800$21,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,002$3,380$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Veloster

Model Year2014201420142012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerVeloster
TrimXLTLimitedSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV3dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power rear side window (one side)   $100
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250 $250
Remote app   $25
Remote start $150  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control  $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector  $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,755$9,520$10,545$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,980$7,745$8,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,539-7,205-8,1610

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Veloster

Model Year20142012
ModelExplorerVeloster
Body4dr SUV3dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in
Length197.1 in
Width78.9 in
Height70.4 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested247593%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Veloster

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75No
215/40VR18 tires400No
Dimension, 450W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135062%
Total Not Requested82538%

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