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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: $35,215

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $18,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,013

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $18,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelSonataExplorer
TrimLimited 2.0TPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,075 $52,970
Base Invoice $31,933 $50,587
Cargo net 50  
Floor mats 125  
All-weather floor mats 130 75
Cargo net 41  
Floor mats 100  
All-weather floor mats 104 71
Options (change) 305 75
Options (change) 245 71
Destination 835 945
Total Price $35,215 $53,990
Total Invoice $33,013 $51,603

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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: $9,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,969
Model Year20162016
ModelSonataExplorer
TrimLimited 2.0TPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$35,215$53,990
Adjustments for Features0-9,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,215$44,970
Total Invoice$33,013$51,603
Adjustments for Features0-8,621
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,013$42,982

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162016
ModelSonataExplorer
TrimLimited 2.0TPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,275$14,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,621

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162016
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 Weight3,492 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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