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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: $35,725

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $5,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,488

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $3,683

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelSanta FeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,845 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $27,076 $27,518 $29,578
Touring Package 3,350    
Floor mats 135    
Class II trailer hitch 350    
Navigation system 200 1,995 1,995
Tubular side steps 395    
AWD 1,700    
Third-row seat   845 845
Rear HVAC unit   650 650
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Roof rack crossbars   60 60
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Sunroof   850 850
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Tubular side steps, bright finish     150
Touring Package 3,116    
Floor mats 107    
Class II trailer hitch 316    
Navigation system 186 1,696 1,696
Tubular side steps 356    
AWD 1,581    
Third-row seat   718 718
Rear HVAC unit   553 553
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Roof rack crossbars   51 51
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Sunroof   723 723
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Tubular side steps, bright finish     128
Options (change) 6,130 10,435 8,885
Options (change) 5,662 9,008 7,691
Destination 750 645 645
Total Price $35,725 $41,280 $42,045
Total Invoice $33,488 $37,171 $37,914

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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: $5,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,233
Model Year200920062006
ModelSanta FeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine242hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$35,725$41,280$42,045
Adjustments for Features0-500-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,725$40,780$41,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$33,488$37,171$37,914
Adjustments for Features0-450-586
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,488$36,721$37,328
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$607

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920062006
ModelSanta FeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
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  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
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  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350 
Tubular side steps$350  
Tubular side steps, bright finish  $500
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio$200  
Surround sound$250  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,000$5,500$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-450-586

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092006
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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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
AC power outlet100No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested115051%
Total Not Requested110049%

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%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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%
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 seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67539%
Total Not Requested105061%
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%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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%
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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