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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,875

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate   
Difference: $2,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,835

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $139

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelSanta Fe SportExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0T UltimateEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,650 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $33,925 $27,518 $29,578
Floor mats 125    
Class II trailer hitch 350    
Roof rack crossbars 250 60 60
AWD 1,550    
Third-row seat   845 845
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Floor mats 100    
Class II trailer hitch 316    
Roof rack crossbars 226 51 51
AWD 1,457    
Third-row seat   718 718
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Sunroof   723 723
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 2,275 10,040 8,340
Options (change) 2,099 8,672 7,227
Destination 950 645 645
Total Price $38,875 $40,885 $41,500
Total Invoice $36,974 $36,835 $37,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,689
Model Year201820062006
ModelSanta Fe SportExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0T UltimateEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$38,875$40,885$41,500
Adjustments for Features-4,02500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,850$40,885$41,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$36,974$36,835$37,450
Adjustments for Features-3,82800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,146$36,835$37,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820062006
ModelSanta Fe SportExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0T UltimateEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start via app$75  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$10,400$6,375$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,025$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,82800

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182006
ModelSanta Fe SportExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.7 in
Length185.0 in193.4 in
Width74.0 in73.7 in
Height66.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,898 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 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
35.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.5 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107562%
Total Not Requested65038%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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