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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: $39,715

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020092009
ModelSanta FeExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0T LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,875 $31,615 $35,550
Roof rack crossbars 250    
Floor mats 125    
Class II trailer hitch 350    
Rear bumper protector 70    
All-weather floor mats 130 75 75
AWD 1,550 2,320 2,320
Third-row seat   875  
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
255/50R20   1,325 630
Remote start   385 385
Roof rack crossbars 226    
Floor mats 100    
Class II trailer hitch 316    
Rear bumper protector 57    
All-weather floor mats 104 64 64
AWD 1,457 2,112 2,112
Third-row seat   744  
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
255/50R20   1,127 536
Remote start   327 327
Options (change) 2,475 7,285 4,720
Options (change) 2,260 6,412 4,231
Destination 1,175 815 815
Total Price $41,525 $39,715 $41,085

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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: $60
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,256
Model Year202020092009
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$39,715$41,085
Adjustments for Features-1,7500-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,775$39,715$40,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$320

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year202020092009
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 
911 assist $25$25
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$250
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
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 
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
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$7,625$5,875$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1450-970

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202009
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested65049%
Total Not Requested67551%
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%
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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