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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: $34,670

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $7,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,529

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $5,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelSanta FeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,275 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $25,630 $29,319 $32,901
3.5L V6 1,950    
Premium Package 2,050    
Floor mats 125    
Class II trailer hitch 350    
AWD 1,700 2,320 2,320
Tubular side steps 395    
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
255/50R20   1,325 630
3.5L V6 1,814    
Premium Package 1,907    
Floor mats 100    
Class II trailer hitch 316    
AWD 1,581 2,112 2,112
Tubular side steps 356    
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 6,570 9,305 7,105
Options (change) 6,074 8,129 6,259
Destination 825 815 815
Total Price $34,670 $41,735 $43,470
Total Invoice $32,529 $38,263 $39,975

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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: $7,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,105
Model Year201220092009
ModelSanta FeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 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$34,670$41,735$43,470
Adjustments for Features-3950-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,275$41,735$41,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$235
Total Invoice$32,529$38,263$39,975
Adjustments for Features-3710-1,379
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,158$38,263$38,596
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$333

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220092009
ModelSanta FeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
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 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Tubular side steps$350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $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
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$5,700$5,305$6,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$395$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-3710-1,379

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122009
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested45034%
Total Not Requested87566%
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
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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