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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: $34,720

Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T   
Difference: $18,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,383

Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T   
Difference: $17,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelSonataSonataExplorerExplorer
TrimSport 2.0TLimited 2.0TSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,575 $33,525 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $26,846 $31,425 $43,883 $51,512
Ultimate Package 4,950      
Floor mats 125 125    
Cargo mat 115 115 100 100
All-weather floor mats 130 130 120 120
Package 401A     3,875  
Panoramic sunroof     1,695  
Ultimate Package 4,416      
Floor mats 100 100    
Cargo mat 92 92 95 95
All-weather floor mats 104 104 114 114
Package 401A     3,681  
Panoramic sunroof     1,610  
Options (change) 5,320 370 5,790 220
Options (change) 4,712 296 5,500 209
Destination 825 825 995 995
Total Price $34,720 $34,720 $52,735 $55,155
Total Invoice $32,383 $32,546 $50,378 $52,716

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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: $10,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,942
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelSonataSonataExplorerExplorer
TrimSport 2.0TLimited 2.0TSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG23/32 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$34,720$34,720$52,735$55,155
Adjustments for Features00-7,350-9,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,720$34,720$45,385$45,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$55$0
Total Invoice$32,383$32,546$50,378$52,716
Adjustments for Features00-7,021-9,391
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,383$32,546$43,357$43,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$163$32$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2015201520182018
ModelSonataSonataExplorerExplorer
TrimSport 2.0TLimited 2.0TSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125  
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Curve control  $50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Fog lights  $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,800$4,800$12,150$14,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$7,350$9,825
Value of Feature Adjustments00-7,021-9,391

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152018
ModelSonataExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in112.6 in
Length191.1 in198.3 in
Width73.4 in78.9 in
Height58.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,505 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Apple Car Play support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested427578%
Total Not Requested117522%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested230063%
Total Not Requested134037%

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