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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: $35,820

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $11,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,557

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $10,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelSanta FeExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,845 $43,100
Base Invoice $27,076 $40,191
Touring Package 3,350  
Cargo net 50  
Floor mats 135  
Bluetooth cell phone link 325  
Cargo tray 115 100
Navigation system 200 795
Class II trailer hitch 350  
AWD 1,700  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Rear bumper protector   75
Roof rack crossbars   140
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Touring Package 3,116  
Cargo net 41  
Floor mats 107  
Bluetooth cell phone link 292  
Cargo tray 92 87
Navigation system 186 694
Class II trailer hitch 316  
AWD 1,581  
Trailer Tow Package   497
Rear bumper protector   66
Roof rack crossbars   122
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 6,225 3,275
Options (change) 5,731 2,858
Destination 750 895
Total Price $35,820 $47,270
Total Invoice $33,557 $43,944

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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: $8,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,570
Model Year20092015
ModelSanta FeExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine242hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$35,820$47,270
Adjustments for Features0-3,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,820$44,240
Total Invoice$33,557$43,944
Adjustments for Features0-2,817
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,557$41,127

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092015
ModelSanta FeExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,675$8,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,817

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092015
ModelSanta FeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length184.1 in197.1 in
Width74.4 in78.9 in
Height67.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,022 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.2 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 ft380.7 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 Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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