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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: $33,090

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $11,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,211

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $9,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelSonataExplorer
TrimLimited 2.0TLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,900 $37,535
Base Invoice $30,081 $34,952
Floor mats 125  
All-weather floor mats 130 75
Cargo net 50  
Package 302A   4,305
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Floor mats 100  
All-weather floor mats 104 64
Cargo net 41  
Package 302A   3,659
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 305 5,975
Options (change) 245 5,079
Destination 885 825
Total Price $33,090 $44,335
Total Invoice $31,211 $40,856

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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: $8,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,567
Model Year20182011
ModelSonataExplorer
TrimLimited 2.0TLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$33,090$44,335
Adjustments for Features0-2,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,090$42,080
Total Invoice$31,211$40,856
Adjustments for Features0-2,078
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,211$38,778

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182011
ModelSonataExplorer
TrimLimited 2.0TLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start $150
Remote start via app$75 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$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 
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
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,100$9,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,078

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,492 lb.4,578 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
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
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 alert200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested252564%
Total Not Requested145036%

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