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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: $29,985

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $7,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,990

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $6,233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelSonataSonataSonataExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0THybridEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,445 $28,195 $25,850 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $24,725 $26,345 $24,434 $29,319 $32,901
Navigation Package 2,200 2,200      
Floor mats 100 100 100    
All-weather floor mats 115 115 115 75 75
Remote start 350 350 350 385 385
Ultimate Package     5,500    
Navigation system       2,505 1,995
Convenience Package       995  
Sunroof       850 850
Navigation Package 2,002 2,002      
Floor mats 80 80 80    
All-weather floor mats 92 92 92 64 64
Remote start 316 316 316 327 327
Ultimate Package     5,005    
Navigation system       2,129 1,696
Convenience Package       846  
Sunroof       723 723
Options (change) 2,765 2,765 6,065 4,810 3,305
Options (change) 2,490 2,490 5,493 4,089 2,810
Destination 775 775 775 815 815
Total Price $29,985 $31,735 $32,690 $37,240 $39,670
Total Invoice $27,990 $29,610 $30,702 $34,223 $36,526

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,309
Model Year20122012201220092009
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$29,985$31,735$32,690$37,240$39,670
Adjustments for Features-25-1250-1,030-2,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,960$31,610$32,690$36,210$36,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$2,730$0$680
Total Invoice$27,990$29,610$30,702$34,223$36,526
Adjustments for Features-23-1170-947-2,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,967$29,493$30,702$33,276$33,966
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,526$2,735$0$690

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012201220092009
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  
Remote app$25$25$25  
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof   $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio  $50  
Media drive   $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $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$4,875$4,975$4,850$5,880$7,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$125$0$1,030$2,780
Value of Feature Adjustments-23-1170-947-2,560

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122009
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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72556%
Total Not Requested57544%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72556%
Total Not Requested57544%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
215/55VR17 tires400No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested222547%
Total Not Requested252553%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
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
Total Requested45034%
Total Not Requested87566%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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