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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: $36,765

Hyundai Santa Fe SE   
Difference: $8,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020201620162016
ModelSanta FeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,275 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970
Value Package 1,900      
Premium Package 2,900      
Tech Package 3,250      
Floor mats 125      
All-weather floor mats 130 75 75 75
Rear bumper protector 70 75 75 75
Cargo tray 100 100 100 100
Cargo cover 190 130 130 130
Roof rack crossbars 250 140 140 140
Class II trailer hitch 350      
Cargo net 50      
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   395    
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   650    
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595  
Package 401A     4,300  
Value Package 1,786      
Premium Package 2,726      
Tech Package 3,055      
Floor mats 100      
All-weather floor mats 104 71 71 71
Rear bumper protector 57 71 71 71
Cargo tray 80 95 95 95
Cargo cover 153 124 124 124
Roof rack crossbars 226 133 133 133
Class II trailer hitch 316      
Cargo net 41      
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   375    
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   619    
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515  
Package 401A     4,085  
Options (change) 9,315 3,160 6,415 520
Options (change) 8,644 3,003 6,094 494
Destination 1,175 945 945 945
Total Price $36,765 $45,405 $50,860 $54,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,010
Model Year2020201620162016
ModelSanta FeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp I4290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$36,765$45,405$50,860$54,435
Adjustments for Features0-2,680-4,820-8,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,765$42,725$46,040$45,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,315$2,990

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2020201620162016
ModelSanta FeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125   
Remote app$25   
Remote climate control$25   
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote start via app$75   
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Around view cameras$500   
Curve control $50$50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control$250 $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50   
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$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$100
Total Value of Features$5,450$8,130$10,270$14,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,680$4,820$8,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,561-4,604-8,334

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202016
ModelSanta FeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.9 in112.6 in
Length187.8 in198.3 in
Width74.4 in78.9 in
Height66.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,592 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe SE

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Remote climate control25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Remote start via app75Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested192579%
Total Not Requested52521%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested242588%
Total Not Requested32512%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Around view cameras300No
Infinity, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested320083%
Total Not Requested65017%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested212569%
Total Not Requested95031%

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