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

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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,375

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $12,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,611

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $11,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelSanta FeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,395 $33,000 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $22,858 $30,773 $35,622 $40,191
Sunroof 850      
Class II trailer hitch 350      
Roof rack 180      
Package 202B   2,950    
Trailer Tow Package   570 570 570
Cargo cover   130 130 130
Roof rack crossbars   140 140 140
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
Sunroof 784      
Class II trailer hitch 259      
Roof rack 110      
Package 202B   2,575    
Trailer Tow Package   497 497 497
Cargo cover   114 114 114
Roof rack crossbars   122 122 122
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Options (change) 1,380 5,385 2,435 2,435
Options (change) 1,153 4,700 2,125 2,125
Destination 600 895 895 895
Total Price $26,375 $39,280 $41,530 $46,430
Total Invoice $24,611 $36,368 $38,642 $43,211

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,067
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelSanta FeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)218, 6?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/70-16245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$26,375$39,280$41,530$46,430
Adjustments for Features0-5,065-6,430-7,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,375$34,215$35,100$38,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$885$4,360
Total Invoice$24,611$36,368$38,642$43,211
Adjustments for Features0-4,690-5,983-7,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,611$31,678$32,659$35,901
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$981$4,223

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006201520152015
ModelSanta FeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Brake assist $50$50$50
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Terrain selector   $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,515$8,580$9,945$11,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,065$6,430$7,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,690-5,983-7,310

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062015
ModelSanta FeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in112.6 in
Length177.2 in197.1 in
Width72.7 in78.9 in
Height66.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
30.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.7 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested160057%
Total Not Requested122543%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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