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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: $37,900

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020082008
ModelSanta FeExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0T LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,875 $29,245 $32,395
Floor mats 125    
Class II trailer hitch 350    
Rear bumper protector 70    
All-weather floor mats 130 55 55
Roof rack crossbars 250 115 115
AWD 1,550 2,320 2,325
Third-row seat   875 375
Luxury Package   1,290  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Satellite radio   195 195
255/50R20   1,325 630
Remote start   385 385
Floor mats 100    
Class II trailer hitch 316    
Rear bumper protector 57    
All-weather floor mats 104 47 47
Roof rack crossbars 226 97 97
AWD 1,457 2,111 2,117
Third-row seat   744 319
Luxury Package   1,097  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166 166
255/50R20   1,127 536
Remote start   326 326
Options (change) 2,475 7,870 5,390
Options (change) 2,260 6,907 4,800
Destination 1,175 785 785
Total Price $41,525 $37,900 $38,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0T Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,700
Model Year202020082008
ModelSanta FeExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0T LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine235hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT8A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$41,525$37,900$38,570
Adjustments for Features-2,0500-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,475$37,900$38,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$220

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year202020082008
ModelSanta FeExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0T LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start $150$150
Remote start via app$75  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$7,525$5,475$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,050$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-1700-417

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202008
ModelSanta FeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.9 in113.7 in
Length187.8 in193.4 in
Width74.4 in73.7 in
Height66.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,063 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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 bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested42533%
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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
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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