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Ford Explorer vs. Honda Accord Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Honda Accord Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,645

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $5,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,096

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $4,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerAccord
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $27,655
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $25,299
Luxury Package 1,700    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,200
Luxury Package 1,445    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Sunroof 723 723  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 2,007
Options (change) 5,105 3,405 2,200
Options (change) 4,340 2,895 2,007
Destination 645 645 790
Total Price $35,950 $36,565 $30,645
Total Invoice $32,503 $33,118 $28,096

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Accord

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Accord EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,426
Model Year200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerAccord
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6190hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/50-17
Total Price$35,950$36,565$30,645
Adjustments for Features-1,085-1,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,865$35,480$30,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$32,503$33,118$28,096
Adjustments for Features-981-9830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,522$32,135$28,096
Cost Above Minimum$0$613$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Accord

Model Year200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerAccord
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,600$3,600$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,085$1,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-981-9830

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20062012
ModelExplorerAccord
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in110.2 in
Length193.4 in194.1 in
Width73.7 in72.7 in
Height72.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,205 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft314.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%

Option Package Details
Honda Accord EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%

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