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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: $42,420

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $9,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,723

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $9,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520172017
ModelSanta FeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,250 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $32,232 $43,315 $50,839
Ultimate Package 4,650    
Cargo net 50    
Floor mats 135    
Rear bumper protector 50 75 75
All-weather floor mats 140 120 120
Cargo cover 150 130 130
Class II trailer hitch 350    
AWD 1,750    
Package 401A   2,965  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Second-row buckets   695 695
Ultimate Package 4,232    
Cargo net 41    
Floor mats 107    
Rear bumper protector 41 71 71
All-weather floor mats 112 114 114
Cargo cover 121 124 124
Class II trailer hitch 316    
AWD 1,626    
Package 401A   2,817  
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Second-row buckets   660 660
Options (change) 7,275 5,580 1,020
Options (change) 6,596 5,301 969
Destination 895 945 945
Total Price $42,420 $51,880 $55,200
Total Invoice $39,723 $49,561 $52,753

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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: $6,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,119
Model Year201520172017
ModelSanta FeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$42,420$51,880$55,200
Adjustments for Features0-2,285-6,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,420$49,595$49,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$0
Total Invoice$39,723$49,561$52,753
Adjustments for Features0-2,183-5,911
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,723$47,378$46,842
Cost Above Minimum$0$536$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520172017
ModelSanta FeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote app$25  
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key $5$5
Terrain selector $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,675$8,960$12,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,285$6,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,183-5,911

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152017
ModelSanta FeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in112.6 in
Length193.1 in198.3 in
Width74.2 in78.9 in
Height66.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,098 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
40.9 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.0 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested390084%
Total Not Requested75016%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested100045%
Total Not Requested121555%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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