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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: $25,970

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $13,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,283

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $13,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelSonataExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,470 $33,775 $41,675
Base Invoice $21,035 $32,255 $39,800
3.3L V6 1,700    
Floor mats 85    
Cargo mat 90 100 100
Cargo net 50    
Sunroof 900    
Cold Weather Package   650  
Package 201A   2,110  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
3.5L V6     0
3.3L V6 1,572    
Floor mats 68    
Cargo mat 73 95 95
Cargo net 41    
Sunroof 819    
Cold Weather Package   619  
Package 201A   2,004  
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515
3.5L V6     0
Options (change) 2,825 4,455 1,695
Options (change) 2,573 4,233 1,610
Destination 675 945 945
Total Price $25,970 $39,175 $44,315
Total Invoice $24,283 $37,433 $42,355

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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: $7,689
Model Year200820172017
ModelSonataExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine234hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$25,970$39,175$44,315
Adjustments for Features0-5,715-9,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,970$33,460$34,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,110
Total Invoice$24,283$37,433$42,355
Adjustments for Features0-5,461-9,314
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,283$31,972$33,041
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,069

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820172017
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
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, front $150$150
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
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $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 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
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 system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,140$9,855$13,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,715$9,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,461-9,314

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082017
ModelSonataExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in112.6 in
Length188.9 in198.3 in
Width72.1 in78.9 in
Height58.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.4,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 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
16.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested35017%
Total Not Requested167583%

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