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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: $29,050

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $16,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,120

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $14,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelSonataExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,550 $41,675
Base Invoice $22,959 $38,862
Cargo net 50  
Floor mats 90  
Bluetooth cell phone link 325  
Cargo tray 90 115
Navigation system 1,250 795
3.3L V6 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo net 41  
Floor mats 73  
Bluetooth cell phone link 292  
Cargo tray 73 99
Navigation system 1,137 694
3.3L V6 1,850  
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 3,805 2,505
Options (change) 3,466 2,185
Destination 695 895
Total Price $29,050 $45,075
Total Invoice $27,120 $41,942

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,304
Model Year20092014
ModelSonataExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine249hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/50-20
Total Price$29,050$45,075
Adjustments for Features0-7,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,050$38,070
Total Invoice$27,120$41,942
Adjustments for Features0-6,518
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,120$35,424

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092014
ModelSonataExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,250$10,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,518

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092014
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 Weight3,494 lb.4,921 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
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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