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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: $29,935

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $3,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,974

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $3,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014200920092009
ModelSonataExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimited 2.0TXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,550 $28,470 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $26,668 $26,458 $29,319 $32,901
Floor mats 110      
All-weather floor mats 115 75 75 75
Remote start 350 385 385 385
Sun and SYNC Package   795    
Convenience Package   595    
Leather seating surfaces   995    
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310 1,310
Satellite radio   195    
Sunroof     850 850
Floor mats 88      
All-weather floor mats 92 64 64 64
Remote start 316 327 327 327
Sun and SYNC Package   675    
Convenience Package   506    
Leather seating surfaces   846    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166    
Sunroof     723 723
Options (change) 575 4,350 2,620 2,620
Options (change) 496 3,776 2,306 2,306
Destination 810 815 815 815
Total Price $29,935 $33,635 $35,050 $38,985
Total Invoice $27,974 $31,049 $32,440 $36,022

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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: $4,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,622
Model Year2014200920092009
ModelSonataExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimited 2.0TXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/32 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 780, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$29,935$33,635$35,050$38,985
Adjustments for Features-610-250-3,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,325$33,610$35,050$35,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,440$2,100
Total Invoice$27,974$31,049$32,440$36,022
Adjustments for Features-570-230-3,026
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,404$31,026$32,440$32,996
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,414$1,970

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2014200920092009
ModelSonataExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimited 2.0TXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake assist$50   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rack $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  $200
Dual-zone climate control$125  $125
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150   
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats$200   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$4,575$3,990$3,965$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$610$25$0$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-570-230-3,026

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142009
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 Weight3,417 lb.4,531 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
Ford Explorer XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested102593%
Total Not Requested757%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested27539%
Total Not Requested42561%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested125096%
Total Not Requested504%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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