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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: $42,620

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $5,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,914

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $4,481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelSanta FeExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,500 $37,855
Base Invoice $32,465 $35,268
Ultimate Package 4,650  
Floor mats 135  
All-weather floor mats 140 75
Cargo cover 150 135
Cargo net 50  
Class II trailer hitch 350  
AWD 1,750 2,000
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Second-row buckets   750
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Ultimate Package 4,232  
Floor mats 107  
All-weather floor mats 112 64
Cargo cover 121 115
Cargo net 41  
Class II trailer hitch 316  
AWD 1,625 1,820
Trailer Tow Package   484
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Second-row buckets   638
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 7,225 9,625
Options (change) 6,554 8,302
Destination 895 825
Total Price $42,620 $48,305
Total Invoice $39,914 $44,395

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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: $3,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,523
Model Year20162012
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$42,620$48,305
Adjustments for Features0-2,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,620$46,175
Total Invoice$39,914$44,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,958
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,914$42,437

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
ModelSanta FeExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key $5
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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 
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$5,425$7,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,958

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
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.4,731 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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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer specs.

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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested360077%
Total Not Requested105023%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 Requested222553%
Total Not Requested195047%

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