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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: $36,050

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $4,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,780

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $3,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelSanta FeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,845 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $27,076 $27,273 $30,178
Touring Package 3,350    
Bluetooth cell phone link 325    
Floor mats 135    
Class II trailer hitch 350    
Navigation system 200 1,995 1,995
AWD 1,700 2,320 2,325
Tubular side steps 395    
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
Roof rack crossbars   115 115
Audiophile Package   510  
255/50R20   1,325 630
Touring Package 3,116    
Bluetooth cell phone link 292    
Floor mats 107    
Class II trailer hitch 316    
Navigation system 186 1,696 1,696
AWD 1,581 2,111 2,117
Tubular side steps 356    
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
Roof rack crossbars   97 97
Audiophile Package   433  
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 6,455 10,995 7,595
Options (change) 5,954 9,564 6,676
Destination 750 785 785
Total Price $36,050 $41,025 $40,775
Total Invoice $33,780 $37,622 $37,639

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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: $4,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,305
Model Year200920082008
ModelSanta FeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine242hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$36,050$41,025$40,775
Adjustments for Features0-350-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,050$40,675$40,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0
Total Invoice$33,780$37,622$37,639
Adjustments for Features0-321-554
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,780$37,301$37,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$216$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920082008
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  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
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
Tubular side steps$350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
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 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$5,150$5,500$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-321-554

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092008
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 air vents with manual controls50Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
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 seat100No
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 Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
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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