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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: $33,665

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $6,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,529

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $4,968

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720082008
ModelSanta FeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,145 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $24,565 $27,273 $30,178
Touring Package 1,300    
Ultimate Package 3,550    
AWD 2,000 2,320 2,325
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Third-row seat   875 375
Luxury Package   1,290  
Rear HVAC unit   695 285
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
255/50R20   1,325 630
Touring Package 1,203    
Ultimate Package 3,231    
AWD 1,860 2,111 2,117
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Third-row seat   744 319
Luxury Package   1,097  
Rear HVAC unit   591 243
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 6,850 9,670 6,780
Options (change) 6,294 8,439 5,984
Destination 670 785 785
Total Price $33,665 $39,700 $39,960
Total Invoice $31,529 $36,497 $36,947

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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: $5,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,683
Model Year200720082008
ModelSanta FeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine242hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 1080, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$33,665$39,700$39,960
Adjustments for Features0-310-760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,665$39,390$39,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$190$0
Total Invoice$31,529$36,497$36,947
Adjustments for Features0-285-703
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,529$36,212$36,244
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$32

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720082008
ModelSanta FeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$4,790$5,100$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$310$760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-285-703

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072008
ModelSanta FeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.7 in
Length184.1 in193.4 in
Width74.4 in73.7 in
Height67.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,022 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom34.8 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.6 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		10.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		34.2 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		78.2 ft383.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 605W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested220073%
Total Not Requested80027%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
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 bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested75077%
Total Not Requested22523%
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%
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

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
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 bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested75077%
Total Not Requested22523%
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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