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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: $26,410

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $15,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,190

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $13,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelElantraExplorer
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $21,800 $37,855
Base Invoice $20,906 $35,268
Premium Package 2,250  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50  
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Navigation system   795
Blind spot warning system   595
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Premium Package 2,048  
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 41  
7-speed automated manual 1,034  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 226  
Navigation system   676
Blind spot warning system   506
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 3,775 2,985
Options (change) 3,449 2,538
Destination 835 825
Total Price $26,410 $41,665
Total Invoice $25,190 $38,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,473
Model Year20182012
ModelElantraExplorer
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$26,410$41,665
Adjustments for Features0-4,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,410$37,385
Total Invoice$25,190$38,631
Adjustments for Features0-3,968
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,190$34,663

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelElantraExplorer
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start $150
Remote start via app$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,275$8,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,968

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelElantraExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length179.9 in197.1 in
Width70.9 in78.9 in
Height56.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.4,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 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
14.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.480.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote climate control25No
Remote start via app75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested137567%
Total Not Requested67533%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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