Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2008 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2008

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,830

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $5,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,169

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $4,534

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelSonataExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,470 $26,495 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $21,035 $24,771 $27,273 $30,178
3.3L V6 1,700      
Floor mats 85      
Sunroof 900      
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560 560
Convenience Group   250    
Ironman Package   1,495    
4.6L V8   1,305 1,310 1,310
3.3L V6 1,572      
Floor mats 68      
Sunroof 819      
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476 476
Convenience Group   213    
Ironman Package   1,271    
4.6L V8   1,187 1,192 1,192
Options (change) 2,685 3,610 1,870 1,870
Options (change) 2,459 3,147 1,668 1,668
Destination 675 785 785 785
Total Price $25,830 $30,890 $31,900 $35,050
Total Invoice $24,169 $28,703 $29,726 $32,631

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Hyundai Sonata dealer quotes or Ford Explorer dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,498
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelSonataExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine234hp V6292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 780, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/60-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$25,830$30,890$31,900$35,050
Adjustments for Features0-1,115-1,140-3,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,830$29,775$30,760$31,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$985$2,160
Total Invoice$24,169$28,703$29,726$32,631
Adjustments for Features0-1,036-1,062-2,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,169$27,667$28,664$29,731
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$997$2,064

Return to top

Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelSonataExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rack $300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates$100   
Floor mats$75 $75$75
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Machined alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$3,125$4,240$4,265$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,115$1,140$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,036-1,062-2,900

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008
ModelSonataExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in113.7 in
Length188.9 in193.4 in
Width72.1 in73.7 in
Height58.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 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
16.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.383.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Machined alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75No
Bodyside cladding350No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested122556%
Total Not Requested97544%
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 Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Hyundai models.