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Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,995

Honda CR-V Touring   
Difference: $12,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,019

Honda CR-V Touring   
Difference: $12,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,095 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $30,119 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587
Cargo cover   130 130 130
Adaptive cruise control   1,150 1,150  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595  
Package 401A     4,300  
Cargo cover   124 124 124
Adaptive cruise control   1,094 1,094  
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515  
Package 401A     4,085  
Options (change) 0 2,875 7,175 130
Options (change) 0 2,733 6,818 124
Destination 900 945 945 945
Total Price $32,995 $45,120 $51,620 $54,045
Total Invoice $31,019 $43,120 $49,306 $51,656

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda CR-V Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,658
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp I4290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)328, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$32,995$45,120$51,620$54,045
Adjustments for Features0-5,695-8,710-11,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,995$39,425$42,910$42,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,485$2,660
Total Invoice$31,019$43,120$49,306$51,656
Adjustments for Features0-5,443-8,320-11,431
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,019$37,677$40,986$40,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,309$2,548

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelCR-VExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction   $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Remote start $150$150$150
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Curve control $50$50$50
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning$200  $200
Lane keeping assist$400   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Aux input $50$50$50
HDMI port$25   
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Conversation mirror$25   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $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 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
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 
Alloy wheels$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$100
Total Value of Features$4,500$10,195$13,210$16,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,695$8,710$11,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,443-8,320-11,431

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162016
ModelCR-VExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in112.6 in
Length179.4 in198.3 in
Width71.6 in78.9 in
Height64.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,359 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 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
35.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested132543%
Total Not Requested175057%

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