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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: $30,945

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $9,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,264

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $8,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelTucsonExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,845 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $23,618 $30,027 $35,268
Premium Package 2,850    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250    
Floor mats 100    
Roof rack crossbars 205 120 120
Cargo net 50    
Class II trailer hitch 350    
AWD 1,500 2,000 2,000
Package 205A   2,800  
Navigation system   795 795
Trailer Tow Package   570 570
Cargo cover   135 135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Premium Package 2,594    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226    
Floor mats 80    
Roof rack crossbars 184 106 106
Cargo net 41    
Class II trailer hitch 316    
AWD 1,410 1,820 1,820
Package 205A   2,380  
Navigation system   676 676
Trailer Tow Package   484 484
Cargo cover   115 115
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 5,305 8,015 5,215
Options (change) 4,851 6,937 4,557
Destination 795 825 825
Total Price $30,945 $40,935 $43,895
Total Invoice $29,264 $37,789 $40,650

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Tucson Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,019
Model Year201120122012
ModelTucsonExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine176hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$30,945$40,935$43,895
Adjustments for Features0-2,715-4,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,945$38,220$39,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$29,264$37,789$40,650
Adjustments for Features0-2,506-3,964
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,264$35,283$36,686
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,403

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120122012
ModelTucsonExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
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
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Total Value of Features$3,940$6,655$8,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,715$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,506-3,964

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112012
ModelTucsonExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.6 in
Length173.2 in197.1 in
Width71.7 in78.9 in
Height65.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,366 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 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
25.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.8 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Tucson Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested215086%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested197565%
Total Not Requested105035%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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