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Hyundai Tucson vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Tucson vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,870

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $11,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,363

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $9,996

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelTucsonExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,070 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $21,821 $29,479 $34,952
Floor mats 150    
Bluetooth cell phone link 325    
Sunroof 950    
AWD 1,700 2,000 2,000
Cargo cover   135 135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 201A   2,075  
Floor mats 121    
Bluetooth cell phone link 292    
Sunroof 865    
AWD 1,589 1,820 1,820
Cargo cover   115 115
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Package 201A   1,764  
Options (change) 3,125 5,805 3,730
Options (change) 2,867 5,055 3,291
Destination 675 825 825
Total Price $26,870 $38,150 $42,090
Total Invoice $25,363 $35,359 $39,068

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Tucson Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,841
Model Year200820112011
ModelTucsonExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$26,870$38,150$42,090
Adjustments for Features0-2,325-5,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,870$35,825$36,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$725
Total Invoice$25,363$35,359$39,068
Adjustments for Features0-2,155-5,142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,363$33,204$33,926
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$722

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820112011
ModelTucsonExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Total Value of Features$6,705$9,030$12,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,325$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,155-5,142

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082011
ModelTucsonExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in112.6 in
Length170.3 in197.1 in
Width70.7 in78.9 in
Height66.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,548 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 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
22.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.5 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested30019%
Total Not Requested127581%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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