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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: $39,080

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $6,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,665

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $5,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelSanta FeExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,100 $37,535
Base Invoice $31,164 $34,952
Technology Package 2,900  
Floor mats 135  
All-weather floor mats 140 75
Cargo cover 150 135
Cargo net 50  
AWD 1,750 2,000
Package 301A   2,250
Second-row buckets   750
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Technology Package 2,639  
Floor mats 107  
All-weather floor mats 112 64
Cargo cover 121 115
Cargo net 41  
AWD 1,626 1,820
Package 301A   1,913
Second-row buckets   638
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 5,125 6,805
Options (change) 4,646 5,906
Destination 855 825
Total Price $39,080 $45,165
Total Invoice $36,665 $41,683

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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: $4,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,767
Model Year20132011
ModelSanta FeExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$39,080$45,165
Adjustments for Features0-1,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,080$43,810
Total Invoice$36,665$41,683
Adjustments for Features0-1,251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,665$40,432

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132011
ModelSanta FeExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Infotainment 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,750$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,251

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132011
ModelSanta FeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in112.6 in
Length193.1 in197.1 in
Width74.2 in78.9 in
Height66.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,098 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.9 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.1 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom31.5 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
40.9 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.0 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested215079%
Total Not Requested57521%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%

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