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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: $26,110

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $9,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,923

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $8,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelElantraExplorerExplorer
TrimSportEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,800 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $20,906 $27,273 $30,178
Premium Package 2,250    
Floor mats 125    
7-speed automated manual 1,100    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Premium Package 2,048    
Floor mats 100    
7-speed automated manual 1,034    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   326 326
Options (change) 3,475 6,050 4,250
Options (change) 3,182 5,220 3,690
Destination 835 785 785
Total Price $26,110 $36,080 $37,430
Total Invoice $24,923 $33,278 $34,653

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,603
Model Year201820082008
ModelElantraExplorerExplorer
TrimSportEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionS7A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$26,110$36,080$37,430
Adjustments for Features0-815-1,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,110$35,265$36,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850
Total Invoice$24,923$33,278$34,653
Adjustments for Features0-752-1,217
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,923$32,526$33,436
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$910

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820082008
ModelElantraExplorerExplorer
TrimSportEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start $150$150
Remote start via app$75  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,600$5,415$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$815$1,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-752-1,217

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182008
ModelElantraExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.7 in
Length179.9 in193.4 in
Width70.9 in73.7 in
Height56.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 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
14.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.483.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote climate control25No
Remote start via app75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested135066%
Total Not Requested70034%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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