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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: $39,230

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $11,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,786

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $10,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelSanta FeExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,100 $43,100
Base Invoice $31,164 $40,191
Technology Package 2,900  
Cargo net 50  
Floor mats 135  
All-weather floor mats 140 75
Rear bumper protector 50 75
Cargo tray 100 100
Cargo cover 150 130
AWD 1,750  
Package 401A   4,300
Second-row buckets   695
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Technology Package 2,639  
Cargo net 41  
Floor mats 107  
All-weather floor mats 112 66
Rear bumper protector 41 66
Cargo tray 80 87
Cargo cover 121 114
AWD 1,626  
Package 401A   3,752
Second-row buckets   607
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 5,275 6,970
Options (change) 4,767 6,084
Destination 855 895
Total Price $39,230 $50,965
Total Invoice $36,786 $47,170

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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: $9,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,621
Model Year20132015
ModelSanta FeExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$39,230$50,965
Adjustments for Features0-1,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,230$49,060
Total Invoice$36,786$47,170
Adjustments for Features0-1,763
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,786$45,407

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132015
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
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $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
SMS text-to-speech reader $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
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $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
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,350$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,763

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132015
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.4,921 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
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested225083%
Total Not Requested47517%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested177556%
Total Not Requested137544%

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