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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: $34,560

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $5,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,425

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $3,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelSanta FeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,195 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $25,556 $27,518 $29,578
3.5L V6 1,950    
Premium Package 2,050    
Floor mats 125    
Class II trailer hitch 350    
Tubular side steps 395    
AWD 1,700    
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Roof rack crossbars   60 60
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Tubular side steps, bright finish     150
3.5L V6 1,814    
Premium Package 1,907    
Floor mats 100    
Class II trailer hitch 316    
Tubular side steps 356    
AWD 1,581    
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Roof rack crossbars   51 51
Sunroof   723 723
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Tubular side steps, bright finish     128
Options (change) 6,570 8,940 7,390
Options (change) 6,074 7,737 6,420
Destination 795 645 645
Total Price $34,560 $39,785 $40,550
Total Invoice $32,425 $35,900 $36,643

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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: $5,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,874
Model Year201120062006
ModelSanta FeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 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$34,560$39,785$40,550
Adjustments for Features-4250-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,135$39,785$40,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$32,425$35,900$36,643
Adjustments for Features-3990-136
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,026$35,900$36,507
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$607

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120062006
ModelSanta FeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
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  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350 
Tubular side steps$350  
Tubular side steps, bright finish  $500
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio$200  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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$5,675$5,250$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3990-136

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112006
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 Weight4,054 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 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 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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