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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: $34,440

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $11,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,306

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $10,251

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelSanta FeExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,275 $41,675
Base Invoice $25,630 $38,862
Premium Package 2,050  
3.5L V6 1,950  
Cargo net 50  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo tray 115 115
Class II trailer hitch 350  
AWD 1,700  
Navigation system   795
Trailer Tow Package   570
Roof rack crossbars   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Premium Package 1,907  
3.5L V6 1,814  
Cargo net 41  
Floor mats 100  
Cargo tray 92 99
Class II trailer hitch 316  
AWD 1,581  
Navigation system   694
Trailer Tow Package   497
Roof rack crossbars   118
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 6,340 3,210
Options (change) 5,851 2,800
Destination 825 895
Total Price $34,440 $45,780
Total Invoice $32,306 $42,557

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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: $8,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,411
Model Year20122014
ModelSanta FeExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$34,440$45,780
Adjustments for Features0-3,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,440$42,725
Total Invoice$32,306$42,557
Adjustments for Features0-2,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,306$39,717

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122014
ModelSanta FeExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
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
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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 (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
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 
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$5,375$8,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,840

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122014
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 Weight4,054 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 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 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 ft380.7 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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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