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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: $30,930

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $7,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,090

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $7,174

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelExplorerExplorerAccord
TrimXLTLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $25,060
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $22,720
Package 205A 2,800    
Navigation system 795 795 2,200
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
3.5L V6     2,200
5-speed automatic     800
Package 205A 2,380    
Navigation system 676 676 1,989
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
3.5L V6     1,988
5-speed automatic     723
Options (change) 5,190 2,390 5,200
Options (change) 4,412 2,032 4,700
Destination 825 825 670
Total Price $38,110 $41,070 $30,930
Total Invoice $35,264 $38,125 $28,090

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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: $3,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,875
Model Year201220122008
ModelExplorerExplorerAccord
TrimXLTLimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$38,110$41,070$30,930
Adjustments for Features-3,565-5,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,545$35,940$30,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0
Total Invoice$35,264$38,125$28,090
Adjustments for Features-3,299-4,7620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,965$33,363$28,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,398$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Accord

Model Year201220122008
ModelExplorerExplorerAccord
TrimXLTLimitedEX-L
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 
Active noise reduction  $0
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
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 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Leather door panel trim  $250
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 recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$6,755$8,320$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,565$5,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,299-4,7620

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20122008
ModelExplorerAccord
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in110.2 in
Length197.1 in194.1 in
Width78.9 in72.7 in
Height70.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,557 lb.3,600 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.2 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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested187562%
Total Not Requested115038%

Option Package Details
Honda Accord EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
268 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@5000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
268 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested132593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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