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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: $29,670

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $12,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,061

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $12,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelTucsonExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,995 $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $23,760 $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Premium Package 2,850        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250        
Floor mats 100        
Cargo mat 95 100 100 100 100
Class II trailer hitch 350        
Roof rack crossbars 205 140 140 140 140
Technology Feature Bundle   935      
Package 202A   4,100      
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   395 395    
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695 1,695  
Cargo cover   130 130 130 130
Premium Package 2,594        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226        
Floor mats 80        
Cargo mat 76 95 95 95 95
Class II trailer hitch 316        
Roof rack crossbars 184 133 133 133 133
Technology Feature Bundle   888      
Package 202A   3,895      
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   375 375    
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610 1,610  
Cargo cover   124 124 124 124
Options (change) 3,850 7,495 2,460 2,065 370
Options (change) 3,476 7,120 2,337 1,962 352
Destination 825 995 995 995 995
Total Price $29,670 $42,510 $45,545 $49,010 $55,305
Total Invoice $28,061 $40,604 $43,528 $46,840 $52,859

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Tucson Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,130
Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelTucsonExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine176hp I4290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$29,670$42,510$45,545$49,010$55,305
Adjustments for Features0-4,620-6,985-8,060-13,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,670$37,890$38,560$40,950$41,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670$3,060$3,640
Total Invoice$28,061$40,604$43,528$46,840$52,859
Adjustments for Features0-4,413-6,676-7,703-13,166
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,061$36,191$36,852$39,137$39,693
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$661$2,946$3,502

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelTucsonExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control$250  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Roof rack $300$300$300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50    
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100  
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats $600   
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,425$8,045$10,410$11,485$17,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,620$6,985$8,060$13,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,413-6,676-7,703-13,166

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122018
ModelTucsonExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.6 in
Length173.2 in198.3 in
Width71.7 in78.9 in
Height65.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,180 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 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
25.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.8 ft381.7 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

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Android Auto support100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested172549%
Total Not Requested182551%
Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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