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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: $34,655

Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T   
Difference: $10,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T   
Difference: $9,006

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelSonataSonataExplorer
TrimSport 2.0TLimited 2.0TLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,575 $33,525 $37,855
Base Invoice $26,846 $31,425 $35,268
Ultimate Package 4,950    
Floor mats 125 125  
All-weather floor mats 130 130 75
Cargo net 50 50  
Package 302A / 303A     4,500
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Ultimate Package 4,416    
Floor mats 100 100  
All-weather floor mats 104 104 64
Cargo net 41 41  
Package 302A / 303A     3,825
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Options (change) 5,255 305 6,170
Options (change) 4,661 245 5,245
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $34,655 $34,655 $44,850
Total Invoice $32,332 $32,495 $41,338

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,121
Model Year201520152012
ModelSonataSonataExplorer
TrimSport 2.0TLimited 2.0TLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG23/32 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$34,655$34,655$44,850
Adjustments for Features00-3,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,655$34,655$41,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$32,332$32,495$41,338
Adjustments for Features00-2,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,332$32,495$38,453
Cost Above Minimum$0$163$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520152012
ModelSonataSonataExplorer
TrimSport 2.0TLimited 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
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Curve control  $50
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, 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 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,375$4,375$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,885

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152012
ModelSonataExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in112.6 in
Length191.1 in197.1 in
Width73.4 in78.9 in
Height58.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,505 lb.4,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
16.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Apple Car Play support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation system600Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested342563%
Total Not Requested202537%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested252560%
Total Not Requested165040%

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