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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: $20,430

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $15,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,482

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $13,942

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelElantraExplorerExplorer
TrimSEXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,020 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $16,334 $29,479 $34,952
Sunroof 1,150    
Rear spoiler 375    
Floor mats 85    
Bluetooth cell phone link 325    
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 201A   2,075  
Sunroof 1,047    
Rear spoiler 338    
Floor mats 68    
Bluetooth cell phone link 292    
Leather seating surfaces 728    
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Package 201A   1,764  
Options (change) 2,735 3,670 1,595
Options (change) 2,473 3,120 1,356
Destination 675 825 825
Total Price $20,430 $36,015 $39,955
Total Invoice $19,482 $33,424 $37,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,831
Model Year200920112011
ModelElantraExplorerExplorer
TrimSEXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$20,430$36,015$39,955
Adjustments for Features0-4,430-7,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,430$31,585$32,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$725
Total Invoice$19,482$33,424$37,133
Adjustments for Features0-4,111-7,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,482$29,313$30,028
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$715

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920112011
ModelElantraExplorerExplorer
TrimSEXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Total Value of Features$2,750$7,180$10,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,430$7,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,111-7,105

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Elantra vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
ModelElantraExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in112.6 in
Length177.4 in197.1 in
Width69.9 in78.9 in
Height58.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,723 lb.4,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		14.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.280.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Elantra vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested1258%
Total Not Requested145092%

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