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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: $26,395

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $12,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,691

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $10,944

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720152015
ModelSonataExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,445 $33,000 $38,200
Base Invoice $21,948 $30,773 $35,622
Ultimate Package 1,750    
Rear spoiler 550    
Package 202B   2,950  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Ultimate Package 1,593    
Rear spoiler 500    
Package 202B   2,575  
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Options (change) 2,300 4,545 1,595
Options (change) 2,093 3,967 1,392
Destination 650 895 895
Total Price $26,395 $38,440 $40,690
Total Invoice $24,691 $35,635 $37,909

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,721
Model Year200720152015
ModelSonataExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine234hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 7?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$26,395$38,440$40,690
Adjustments for Features0-4,555-5,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,395$33,885$34,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$885
Total Invoice$24,691$35,635$37,909
Adjustments for Features0-4,223-5,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,691$31,412$32,394
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$982

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720152015
ModelSonataExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
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$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
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
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$7,355$8,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,555$5,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,223-5,515

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072015
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 Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 280W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202B
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
Remote start150No
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 Requested160057%
Total Not Requested122543%

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