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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: $14,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,425

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $14,761

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelSanta FeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,195 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $25,556 $43,883 $51,512
Premium Package 2,050    
3.5L V6 1,950    
Floor mats 125    
Class II trailer hitch 350    
AWD 1,700    
Tubular side steps 395    
Running boards   595 595
Roof rack crossbars   140 140
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Premium Package 1,907    
3.5L V6 1,814    
Floor mats 100    
Class II trailer hitch 316    
AWD 1,581    
Tubular side steps 356    
Running boards   565 565
Roof rack crossbars   133 133
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 6,570 2,430 735
Options (change) 6,074 2,308 698
Destination 795 995 995
Total Price $34,560 $49,375 $55,670
Total Invoice $32,425 $47,186 $53,205

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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: $8,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,946
Model Year201120182018
ModelSanta FeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$34,560$49,375$55,670
Adjustments for Features0-6,085-11,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,560$43,290$43,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$32,425$47,186$53,205
Adjustments for Features0-5,815-11,278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,425$41,371$41,927
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$556

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120182018
ModelSanta FeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tubular side steps$350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,450$12,535$18,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,085$11,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,815-11,278

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112018
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 Weight4,054 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 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 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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