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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: $18,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,120

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $18,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelSonataExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,550 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $22,959 $43,315 $50,839
Navigation system 1,250    
Cargo net 50    
Floor mats 90    
Bluetooth cell phone link 325    
Cargo mat 90 100 100
3.3L V6 2,000    
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Navigation system 1,137    
Cargo net 41    
Floor mats 73    
Bluetooth cell phone link 292    
Cargo mat 73 95 95
3.3L V6 1,850    
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Options (change) 3,805 1,695 100
Options (change) 3,466 1,610 95
Destination 695 945 945
Total Price $29,050 $47,995 $54,280
Total Invoice $27,120 $45,870 $51,879

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,150
Model Year200920172017
ModelSonataExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine249hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$29,050$47,995$54,280
Adjustments for Features0-10,045-15,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,050$37,950$38,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$570
Total Invoice$27,120$45,870$51,879
Adjustments for Features0-9,600-15,063
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,120$36,270$36,816
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$546

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920172017
ModelSonataExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
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
Semi-automated parking system  $500
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  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
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  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,875$13,920$19,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,045$15,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,600-15,063

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092017
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 Weight3,494 lb.4,890 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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