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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: $23,935

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $17,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,813

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $15,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelElantraExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,595 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $19,727 $35,622 $40,191
Technology Package 2,100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250    
Floor mats 95    
Cargo tray 70 100 100
Cargo net 50    
Navigation system   795 795
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Technology Package 1,911    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226    
Floor mats 76    
Cargo tray 57 87 87
Cargo net 41    
Navigation system   694 694
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Options (change) 2,565 2,490 2,490
Options (change) 2,311 2,173 2,173
Destination 775 895 895
Total Price $23,935 $41,585 $46,485
Total Invoice $22,813 $38,690 $43,259

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,034
Model Year201220152015
ModelElantraExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine148hp I4290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$23,935$41,585$46,485
Adjustments for Features0-6,280-7,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,935$35,305$39,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,725
Total Invoice$22,813$38,690$43,259
Adjustments for Features0-5,843-6,938
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,813$32,847$36,321
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,474

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220152015
ModelElantraExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
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
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,300$9,580$10,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,280$7,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,843-6,938

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122015
ModelElantraExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length178.3 in197.1 in
Width69.9 in78.9 in
Height56.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,662 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 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
14.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.880.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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