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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: $40,750

Hyundai Santa Fe GLS   
Difference: $2,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,455

Hyundai Santa Fe GLS   
Difference: $1,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420092009
ModelSanta FeSanta FeExplorerExplorer
TrimGLSLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,900 $33,800 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $28,490 $31,814 $29,319 $32,901
Technology Package 4,000      
Premium Package 3,550      
AWD 1,750 1,750 2,320 2,320
All-weather floor mats 140 140 75 75
Rear bumper protector 50 50    
Class II trailer hitch 350 350    
Floor mats 135 135    
Technology Package   4,850    
AC power outlet   0    
Third-row seat     875  
Convenience Package     995  
Rear HVAC unit     695  
Navigation system     2,505 1,995
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Sunroof     850 850
255/50R20     1,325 630
Quad Bucket Seating Group       795
Technology Package 3,640      
Premium Package 3,231      
AWD 1,643 1,626 2,112 2,112
All-weather floor mats 112 112 64 64
Rear bumper protector 41 41    
Class II trailer hitch 316 316    
Floor mats 107 107    
Technology Package   4,414    
AC power outlet   0    
Third-row seat     744  
Convenience Package     846  
Rear HVAC unit     591  
Navigation system     2,129 1,696
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Sunroof     723 723
255/50R20     1,127 536
Quad Bucket Seating Group       676
Options (change) 9,975 7,275 10,950 7,975
Options (change) 9,090 6,616 9,528 6,999
Destination 875 875 815 815
Total Price $40,750 $41,950 $43,380 $44,340
Total Invoice $38,455 $39,305 $39,662 $40,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,260
Model Year2014201420092009
ModelSanta FeSanta FeExplorerExplorer
TrimGLSLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10550, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$40,750$41,950$43,380$44,340
Adjustments for Features-3,235-3,9850-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,515$37,965$43,380$43,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$0$310
Total Invoice$38,455$39,305$39,662$40,715
Adjustments for Features-3,053-3,7340-597
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,402$35,571$39,662$40,118
Cost Above Minimum$0$169$0$456

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2014201420092009
ModelSanta FeSanta FeExplorerExplorer
TrimGLSLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack  $300$300
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive  $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$9,950$10,700$6,715$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,235$3,985$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,053-3,7340-597

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142009
ModelSanta FeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in113.7 in
Length193.1 in193.4 in
Width74.2 in73.7 in
Height66.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,098 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.1 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom31.5 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
40.9 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.0 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe GLS

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Dimension, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested115029%
Total Not Requested275071%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested157557%
Total Not Requested117543%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Surround sound250No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested115025%
Total Not Requested340075%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%
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%
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%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
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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