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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: $31,785

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $14,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,651

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $13,587

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelSonataExplorer
TrimLimited 2.0TSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $43,100
Base Invoice $26,345 $40,191
Navigation Package 2,200  
Cargo net 50  
Remote start 350  
Floor mats 100  
All-weather floor mats 115 75
Navigation system   795
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Navigation Package 2,002  
Cargo net 41  
Remote start 316  
Floor mats 80  
All-weather floor mats 92 66
Navigation system   694
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 2,815 2,465
Options (change) 2,531 2,152
Destination 775 895
Total Price $31,785 $46,460
Total Invoice $29,651 $43,238

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,603
Model Year20122015
ModelSonataExplorer
TrimLimited 2.0TSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$31,785$46,460
Adjustments for Features0-5,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,785$41,105
Total Invoice$29,651$43,238
Adjustments for Features0-4,984
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,651$38,254

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122015
ModelSonataExplorer
TrimLimited 2.0TSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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 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
Total Value of Features$2,950$8,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,984

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122015
ModelSonataExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in112.6 in
Length189.8 in197.1 in
Width72.2 in78.9 in
Height57.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,338 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 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		16.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		16.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.480.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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