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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: $39,075

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate   
Difference: $1,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,135

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate   
Difference: $520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelSanta Fe SportExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0T UltimateEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,650 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $33,925 $27,273 $30,178
Class II trailer hitch 350    
Rear bumper protector 70    
Floor mats 125    
All-weather floor mats 130 55 55
Roof rack crossbars 250 115 115
AWD 1,550 2,320 2,325
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Third-row seat   875 375
Luxury Package   1,290  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
255/50R20   1,325 630
Remote start   385 385
Class II trailer hitch 316    
Rear bumper protector 57    
Floor mats 100    
All-weather floor mats 104 47 47
Roof rack crossbars 226 97 97
AWD 1,457 2,111 2,117
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Third-row seat   744 319
Luxury Package   1,097  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
255/50R20   1,127 536
Remote start   326 326
Options (change) 2,475 11,035 7,750
Options (change) 2,260 9,597 6,806
Destination 950 785 785
Total Price $39,075 $41,065 $40,930
Total Invoice $37,135 $37,655 $37,769

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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: $5,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,179
Model Year201820082008
ModelSanta Fe SportExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0T UltimateEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$39,075$41,065$40,930
Adjustments for Features-3,85000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,225$41,065$40,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$135$0
Total Invoice$37,135$37,655$37,769
Adjustments for Features-3,65900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,476$37,655$37,769
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$114

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820082008
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$1700$1700
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 $150$150
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  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
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  
Door sill trim plates$100  
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 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$10,200$6,350$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,850$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,65900

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182008
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%
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%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
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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