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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: $20,055

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $9,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,144

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $8,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelElantraExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSEXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,020 $26,495 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $16,334 $24,771 $27,273 $30,178
Sunroof 1,150      
Floor mats 85      
Leather seating surfaces 800      
Bluetooth cell phone link 325      
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560 560
SYNC   395    
Ironman Package   1,495    
Sunroof 1,047      
Floor mats 68      
Leather seating surfaces 728      
Bluetooth cell phone link 292      
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476 476
SYNC   336    
Ironman Package   1,271    
Options (change) 2,360 2,450 560 560
Options (change) 2,135 2,083 476 476
Destination 675 785 785 785
Total Price $20,055 $29,730 $30,590 $33,740
Total Invoice $19,144 $27,639 $28,534 $31,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,901
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelElantraExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSEXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM5A5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 680, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/60-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$20,055$29,730$30,590$33,740
Adjustments for Features0-2,790-2,940-4,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,055$26,940$27,650$28,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$710$1,885
Total Invoice$19,144$27,639$28,534$31,439
Adjustments for Features0-2,594-2,742-4,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,144$25,045$25,792$26,859
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$747$1,814

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200820082008
ModelElantraExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSEXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
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
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$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
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Floor mats$75 $75$75
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Machined alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$1,775$4,565$4,715$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,790$2,940$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,594-2,742-4,580

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092008
ModelElantraExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in113.7 in
Length177.4 in193.4 in
Width69.9 in73.7 in
Height58.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 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
14.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.283.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested112551%
Total Not Requested107549%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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