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Hyundai Kona vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Kona vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,475

Hyundai Kona Ultimate   
Difference: $14,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,220

Hyundai Kona Ultimate   
Difference: $14,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelKonaExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimUltimateXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,400 $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $26,170 $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Floor mats 125        
Package 202A   4,100      
Safe and Smart Package   1,295 1,295 1,295  
Technology Feature Bundle   935      
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695 1,695  
Cargo cover   130 130 130 130
Floor mats 100        
Package 202A   3,895      
Safe and Smart Package   1,230 1,230 1,230  
Technology Feature Bundle   888      
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610 1,610  
Cargo cover   124 124 124 124
Options (change) 125 8,155 3,120 3,120 130
Options (change) 100 7,747 2,964 2,964 124
Destination 950 995 995 995 995
Total Price $28,475 $43,170 $46,205 $50,065 $55,065
Total Invoice $27,220 $41,231 $44,155 $47,842 $52,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Kona vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Kona Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,509
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelKonaExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimUltimateXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionS7T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$28,475$43,170$46,205$50,065$55,065
Adjustments for Features0-2,620-4,985-6,410-10,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,475$40,550$41,220$43,655$44,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670$3,105$4,065
Total Invoice$27,220$41,231$44,155$47,842$52,631
Adjustments for Features0-2,502-4,764-6,125-9,988
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,220$38,729$39,391$41,717$42,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$662$2,988$3,914

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Kona vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelKonaExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimUltimateXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Remote start via app$75    
Remote window/roof operation  $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150    
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio$50 $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station$75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights$50    
Head-up display (HUD)$350    
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats $600   
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,025$7,645$10,010$11,435$15,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,620$4,985$6,410$10,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,502-4,764-6,125-9,988

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Kona vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelKonaExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in112.6 in
Length164.0 in198.3 in
Width70.9 in78.9 in
Height61.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,891 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
45.8 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested200056%
Total Not Requested155044%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested120070%
Total Not Requested52530%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70080%
Total Not Requested17520%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested120070%
Total Not Requested52530%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested120070%
Total Not Requested52530%

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