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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: $29,895

Honda Accord EX V6   
Difference: $4,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,960

Honda Accord EX V6   
Difference: $4,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelExplorerExplorerAccordAccord
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX V6Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $27,300 $30,990
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $24,568 $27,884
Luxury Package 1,290      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,000 2,000
Audiophile Package 510      
Luxury Package 1,097      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,797 1,797
Audiophile Package 433      
Options (change) 4,355 2,555 2,000 2,000
Options (change) 3,702 2,172 1,797 1,797
Destination 785 785 595 595
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $34,385 $35,735 $29,895 $32,285
Total Invoice $31,760 $33,135 $26,960 $28,976

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Accord

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Accord EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,431
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelExplorerExplorerAccordAccord
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX V6Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6244hp V6253hp V6 H
TransmissionA5A5A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7120, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/50-17215/60-16
Total Price$34,385$35,735$29,895$32,285
Adjustments for Features-2,785-3,035-2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$32,700$29,670$32,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0$2,615
Total Invoice$31,760$33,135$26,960$28,976
Adjustments for Features-2,572-2,814-2030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,188$30,321$26,757$28,976
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,133$0$2,219

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Accord

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelExplorerExplorerAccordAccord
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX V6Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900$900
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125  
Trip computer$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,975$5,225$2,415$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,785$3,035$225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,572-2,814-2030

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20082006
ModelExplorerAccord
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in107.9 in
Length193.4 in191.1 in
Width73.7 in71.6 in
Height72.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,129 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.8 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Honda Accord EX V6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Honda Accord Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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