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Hyundai Elantra vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,965

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $12,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,726

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $11,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelElantraExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGTXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,215 $26,495 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $14,074 $24,771 $27,273 $30,178
Package 2 1,100      
Floor mats 80      
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560 560
Ironman Package   1,495    
Cargo cover   90 90 90
Package 2 1,023      
Floor mats 59      
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476 476
Ironman Package   1,271    
Cargo cover   77 77 77
Options (change) 1,180 2,145 650 650
Options (change) 1,082 1,824 553 553
Destination 570 785 785 785
Total Price $16,965 $29,425 $30,680 $33,830
Total Invoice $15,726 $27,380 $28,611 $31,516

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,974
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelElantraExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGTXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM5A5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15235/60-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$16,965$29,425$30,680$33,830
Adjustments for Features0-3,955-4,255-5,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,965$25,470$26,425$27,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$955$2,380
Total Invoice$15,726$27,380$28,611$31,516
Adjustments for Features0-3,680-3,968-5,571
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,726$23,700$24,643$25,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$943$2,245

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelElantraExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGTXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rack $300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25  
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75  
Floor mats$75 $75$75
Heated front seats $200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$1,045$5,000$5,300$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,955$4,255$5,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,680-3,968-5,571

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062008
ModelElantraExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.7 in113.7 in
Length177.9 in193.4 in
Width67.7 in73.7 in
Height56.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,785 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
37.0 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GT

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Machined alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75No
Bodyside cladding350No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested92542%
Total Not Requested127558%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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