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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: $11,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,529

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $11,408

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720182018
ModelSanta FeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,145 $34,020 $42,090
Base Invoice $24,565 $32,489 $40,196
Touring Package 1,300    
Ultimate Package 3,550    
AWD 2,000 2,150 2,150
Package 202A   4,100  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695
3.5L V6     0
Touring Package 1,203    
Ultimate Package 3,231    
AWD 1,860 2,053 2,054
Package 202A   3,895  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610
3.5L V6     0
Options (change) 6,850 9,940 5,840
Options (change) 6,294 9,453 5,559
Destination 670 995 995
Total Price $33,665 $44,955 $48,925
Total Invoice $31,529 $42,937 $46,750

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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: $7,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,535
Model Year200720182018
ModelSanta FeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine242hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$33,665$44,955$48,925
Adjustments for Features0-4,055-7,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,665$40,900$41,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$980
Total Invoice$31,529$42,937$46,750
Adjustments for Features0-3,873-6,732
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,529$39,064$40,018
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$954

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720182018
ModelSanta FeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player  $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Floor mats $75$75
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Total Value of Features$6,890$10,945$13,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,055$7,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,873-6,732

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072018
ModelSanta FeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length184.1 in198.3 in
Width74.4 in78.9 in
Height67.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,022 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom34.8 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.9 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.6 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.2 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 ft381.7 ft3

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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-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Infinity, 605W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested245082%
Total Not Requested55018%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested180051%
Total Not Requested175049%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%

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