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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: $8,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,960

Honda Accord EX V6   
Difference: $8,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelExplorerExplorerAccord
TrimXLTLimitedEX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $27,300
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $24,568
Navigation system 795 795 2,000
Package 205A 2,800    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Navigation system 676 676 1,797
Package 205A 2,380    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Options (change) 5,190 2,390 2,000
Options (change) 4,412 2,032 1,797
Destination 825 825 595
Total Price $38,110 $41,070 $29,895
Total Invoice $35,264 $38,125 $26,960

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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: $3,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,964
Model Year201220122006
ModelExplorerExplorerAccord
TrimXLTLimitedEX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6244hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/50-17
Total Price$38,110$41,070$29,895
Adjustments for Features-4,690-6,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,420$35,065$29,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,645$0
Total Invoice$35,264$38,125$26,960
Adjustments for Features-4,340-5,5740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,924$32,551$26,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,627$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Accord

Model Year201220122006
ModelExplorerExplorerAccord
TrimXLTLimitedEX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$7,630$8,945$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,690$6,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,340-5,5740

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20122006
ModelExplorerAccord
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in107.9 in
Length197.1 in191.1 in
Width78.9 in71.6 in
Height70.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,557 lb.3,430 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft314.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft314.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested167555%
Total Not Requested135045%

Option Package Details
Honda Accord EX V6

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

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