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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: $36,100

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $11,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,821

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $11,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelSanta FeExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,845 $41,675
Base Invoice $27,076 $39,800
Touring Package 3,350  
Floor mats 135  
Bluetooth cell phone link 325  
Navigation system 200  
Cargo net 50  
Class II trailer hitch 350  
AWD 1,700 2,150
Tubular side steps 395  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570
Rear bumper protector   75
Roof rack crossbars   140
Running boards   595
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Touring Package 3,116  
Floor mats 107  
Bluetooth cell phone link 292  
Navigation system 186  
Cargo net 41  
Class II trailer hitch 316  
AWD 1,581 2,054
Tubular side steps 356  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542
Rear bumper protector   71
Roof rack crossbars   133
Running boards   565
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,515
Options (change) 6,505 5,125
Options (change) 5,995 4,880
Destination 750 945
Total Price $36,100 $47,745
Total Invoice $33,821 $45,625

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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: $4,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,201
Model Year20092017
ModelSanta FeExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine242hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$36,100$47,745
Adjustments for Features0-6,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,100$40,835
Total Invoice$33,821$45,625
Adjustments for Features0-6,603
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,821$39,022

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092017
ModelSanta FeExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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, front $150
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
Wide-view front camera $150
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
Running boards $350
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tubular side steps$350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,625$12,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,603

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092017
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?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested125056%
Total Not Requested100044%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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