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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: $31,685

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $11,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,534

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $9,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142011
ModelSonataSonataExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0TLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,000 $28,550 $37,535
Base Invoice $25,231 $26,668 $34,952
Technology Package 3,000 3,200  
Floor mats 110 110  
Rear spoiler 250 250  
All-weather floor mats 115 115 75
Cargo net 50 50  
Remote start 350 350  
Package 301A     2,250
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Blind spot warning system     495
Technology Package 2,730 2,912  
Floor mats 88 88  
Rear spoiler 226 226  
All-weather floor mats 92 92 64
Cargo net 41 41  
Remote start 316 316  
Package 301A     1,913
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Blind spot warning system     421
Options (change) 3,875 4,075 4,415
Options (change) 3,493 3,675 3,754
Destination 810 810 825
Total Price $31,685 $33,435 $42,775
Total Invoice $29,534 $31,153 $39,531

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,296
Model Year201420142011
ModelSonataSonataExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0TLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine190hp I4274hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$31,685$33,435$42,775
Adjustments for Features0-125-4,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,685$33,310$38,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0
Total Invoice$29,534$31,153$39,531
Adjustments for Features0-116-3,701
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,534$31,037$35,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,503$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420142011
ModelSonataSonataExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0TLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,850$2,975$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-3,701

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142011
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 Weight3,246 lb.4,579 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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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
225/45VR18 tires400No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested127550%
Total Not Requested125050%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
225/45VR18 tires400No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested127550%
Total Not Requested125050%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested67535%
Total Not Requested125065%

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