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Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,895

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $12,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,839

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $12,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620142014
ModelSonataExplorerExplorer
TrimLXXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,895 $32,900 $38,100
Base Invoice $20,961 $30,679 $35,528
Package 3 1,400    
Package 202A   2,500  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 3 1,278    
Package 202A   2,181  
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Options (change) 1,400 4,095 1,595
Options (change) 1,278 3,573 1,392
Destination 600 895 895
Total Price $24,895 $37,890 $40,590
Total Invoice $22,839 $35,147 $37,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,851
Model Year200620142014
ModelSonataExplorerExplorer
TrimLXXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine235hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$24,895$37,890$40,590
Adjustments for Features0-4,805-6,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,895$33,085$34,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,185
Total Invoice$22,839$35,147$37,815
Adjustments for Features0-4,457-5,888
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,839$30,690$31,927
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,237

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620142014
ModelSonataExplorerExplorer
TrimLXXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Total Value of Features$2,800$7,605$9,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,805$6,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,457-5,888

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062014
ModelSonataExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in112.6 in
Length188.9 in197.1 in
Width72.1 in78.9 in
Height58.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.4,534 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata LX

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested160060%
Total Not Requested107540%

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