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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: $28,445

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $9,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,589

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $8,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120102010
ModelSonataSonataSonataExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0THybridEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,495 $27,245 $25,795 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $23,847 $25,465 $24,383 $31,044 $33,774
Navigation Package 2,100 2,100      
Floor mats 100 100 100    
Premium Package     5,000    
Convenience Package       1,995  
Navigation system       1,995  
Navigation and Moon Package         2,845
Navigation Package 1,911 1,911      
Floor mats 81 81 81    
Premium Package     4,550    
Convenience Package       1,696  
Navigation system       1,696  
Navigation and Moon Package         2,418
Options (change) 2,200 2,200 5,100 3,990 2,845
Options (change) 1,992 1,992 4,631 3,392 2,418
Destination 750 750 750 815 815
Total Price $28,445 $30,195 $31,645 $38,085 $39,940
Total Invoice $26,589 $28,207 $29,764 $35,251 $37,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,593
Model Year20112011201120102010
ModelSonataSonataSonataExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0THybridEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine198hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$28,445$30,195$31,645$38,085$39,940
Adjustments for Features0-100-125-2,235-3,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,445$30,095$31,520$35,850$36,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$3,075$0$755
Total Invoice$26,589$28,207$29,764$35,251$37,007
Adjustments for Features0-93-118-2,069-3,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,589$28,114$29,646$33,182$33,917
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,525$3,057$0$735

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112011201120102010
ModelSonataSonataSonataExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0THybridEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic   $900$900
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Safety key   $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100  
Roof rack   $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200  
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof$900$900 $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio  $50  
Media drive   $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Folding third row seats   $600 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
White-letter tires   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$4,250$4,350$4,375$6,485$7,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$125$2,235$3,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-93-118-2,069-3,090

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112010
ModelSonataExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in113.7 in
Length189.8 in193.4 in
Width72.2 in73.7 in
Height57.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,162 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 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
16.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.483.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
215/55VR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested225047%
Total Not Requested250053%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135049%
Total Not Requested142551%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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