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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: $33,040

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $3,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,170

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $2,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelSonataExplorerExplorer
TrimLimited 2.0TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,900 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $30,081 $27,273 $30,178
Floor mats 125    
All-weather floor mats 130 55 55
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Remote start   385 385
Floor mats 100    
All-weather floor mats 104 47 47
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Remote start   326 326
Options (change) 255 6,400 4,305
Options (change) 204 5,518 3,737
Destination 885 785 785
Total Price $33,040 $36,430 $37,485
Total Invoice $31,170 $33,576 $34,700

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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: $7,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,118
Model Year201820082008
ModelSonataExplorerExplorer
TrimLimited 2.0TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT8A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$33,040$36,430$37,485
Adjustments for Features-3,9350-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,105$36,430$37,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$805
Total Invoice$31,170$33,576$34,700
Adjustments for Features-3,7120-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,458$33,576$34,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$893

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820082008
ModelSonataExplorerExplorer
TrimLimited 2.0TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start $150$150
Remote start via app$75  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,550$4,615$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,935$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7120-231

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182008
ModelSonataExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in113.7 in
Length191.1 in193.4 in
Width73.4 in73.7 in
Height58.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,492 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
16.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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