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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: $17,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,220

Hyundai Kona Ultimate   
Difference: $17,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelKonaExplorerExplorer
TrimUltimateLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,400 $41,675 $53,235
Base Invoice $26,170 $39,800 $50,839
Floor mats 125    
Package 301A   2,000  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Cargo cover   130 130
Floor mats 100    
Package 301A   1,900  
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Cargo cover   124 124
Options (change) 125 3,725 130
Options (change) 100 3,539 124
Destination 950 945 945
Total Price $28,475 $46,345 $54,310
Total Invoice $27,220 $44,284 $51,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Kona vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Kona Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,847
Model Year201820172017
ModelKonaExplorerExplorer
TrimUltimateLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4280hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionS7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$28,475$46,345$54,310
Adjustments for Features0-5,460-10,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,475$40,885$43,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,075
Total Invoice$27,220$44,284$51,908
Adjustments for Features0-5,217-9,892
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,220$39,067$42,016
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,949

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Kona vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820172017
ModelKonaExplorerExplorer
TrimUltimateLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start $150$150
Remote start via app$75  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Curve control $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200 $200
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights$50  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,075$10,535$15,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,460$10,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,217-9,892

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Kona vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182017
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 Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested117554%

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