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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: $42,765

Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate   
Difference: $6,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,525

Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate   
Difference: $4,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182013
ModelSanta FeSanta FeExplorer
TrimSE UltimateLimited UltimateSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,850 $39,550 $40,780
Base Invoice $36,894 $37,156 $38,027
Cargo net 50 50  
Floor mats 150 150  
All-weather floor mats 155 155 75
Rear bumper protector 70 70 85
Cargo cover 190 190 135
Roof rack crossbars 250 250 135
Class II trailer hitch 350 350  
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Trailer Tow Package     570
Package 402A     4,130
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Second-row buckets     750
Cargo net 41 41  
Floor mats 121 121  
All-weather floor mats 124 124 66
Rear bumper protector 57 57 74
Cargo cover 153 153 118
Roof rack crossbars 226 226 118
Class II trailer hitch 316 316  
AWD 1,643 1,626  
Trailer Tow Package     497
Package 402A     3,604
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Second-row buckets     655
Options (change) 2,965 2,965 7,475
Options (change) 2,681 2,664 6,524
Destination 950 950 895
Total Price $42,765 $43,465 $49,150
Total Invoice $40,525 $40,770 $45,446

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,824
Model Year201820182013
ModelSanta FeSanta FeExplorer
TrimSE UltimateLimited UltimateSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$42,765$43,465$49,150
Adjustments for Features00-105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,765$43,465$49,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0
Total Invoice$40,525$40,770$45,446
Adjustments for Features00-97
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,525$40,770$45,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$245$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182013
ModelSanta FeSanta FeExplorer
TrimSE UltimateLimited UltimateSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app$75$75 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Around view cameras$500$500 
Curve control  $50
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Terrain selector  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
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$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,700$6,700$6,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$105
Value of Feature Adjustments00-97

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182013
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 Weight4,178 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 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 Room58.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.4 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 Legroom30.9 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
Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested237574%
Total Not Requested82526%

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