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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: $25,830

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $9,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,169

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $8,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelSonataExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,470 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $21,035 $27,518 $29,578
3.3L V6 1,700    
Floor mats 85    
Sunroof 900 850 850
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Side curtain airbags   560 560
3.3L V6 1,572    
Floor mats 68    
Sunroof 819 723 723
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Options (change) 2,685 4,660 2,960
Options (change) 2,459 4,010 2,565
Destination 675 645 645
Total Price $25,830 $35,505 $36,120
Total Invoice $24,169 $32,173 $32,788

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,101
Model Year200820062006
ModelSonataExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine234hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$25,830$35,505$36,120
Adjustments for Features0-2,100-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,830$33,405$34,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$24,169$32,173$32,788
Adjustments for Features0-1,903-1,906
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,169$30,270$30,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$612

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820062006
ModelSonataExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,950$4,050$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,100$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,903-1,906

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082006
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

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75043%
Total Not Requested97557%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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