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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: $30,525

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $3,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,732

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $4,028

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerAccord
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $27,555
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $24,974
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,200
Audiophile Package 510    
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,988
Audiophile Package 433    
Options (change) 4,355 2,555 2,200
Options (change) 3,702 2,172 1,988
Destination 785 785 770
Total Price $34,385 $35,735 $30,525
Total Invoice $31,760 $33,135 $27,732

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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: $2,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,573
Model Year200820082011
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)190, 7190, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/50-17
Total Price$34,385$35,735$30,525
Adjustments for Features-1,575-2,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,810$33,660$30,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$31,760$33,135$27,732
Adjustments for Features-1,455-1,9240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,305$31,211$27,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$906$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Accord

Model Year200820082011
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 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather door panel trim  $250
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,190$4,690$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,575$2,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,455-1,9240

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20082011
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
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-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

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